Wave Ngā Oko Karāhe by Elif Kurdas is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Taputapu Tunu, Rīhi, Inu me te Kuku Competition Category.

ParahiTaputapu Kīhini· 2026

Wave Ngā Oko Karāhe

by Elif Kurdas

Client: Lav

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Taputapu Kīhini Category

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Colors

The Design

About Wave Ngā Oko Karāhe

He kohinga oko karāhe a Wave i hoahoatia mō ngā inu me ngā purini. Kei roto i te kohinga he karāhe wīhiki, he karāhe inu roa me tētahi kapu aihikirīmi. He mata whai kakano tō ia oko me ōna ānau ngāwari i whakaawea e te āhuahanga o ngā ngaru o te moana. Ka tāpiri ngā rārangi ānau i te hōhonutanga ā-kanohi, ka pai hoki te puritanga ki te ringa. Ka hangaia ngā karāhe mai i te karāhe houra-kotakota mā te mīhini pēhi aunoa. I whakapaia te mātotoru o ngā pakitara o ngā mata ngaru mō te whakaputanga rahi. Ka whakamāori anō a Wave i ngā oko inu whai rara o mua ki tētahi āhua hou o ēnei rā.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Wave Ngā Oko Karāhe te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Wave Ngā Oko Karāhe he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Wave Ngā Oko Karāhe i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Wave collection embody the geometry of nature and its beauty, with their textured and patterned surface reminiscent of organic forms. The tactile design not only adds a visual appeal but also offers a pleasing grip, making them both practical and sumptuous. Gentle curves mirror the rhythmic flow of the waves, while enriching the interaction between light and depth. The collection includes one whiskey tumbler, one long drink glass, and an ice cream cup.
Dimensions & Packaging: Whiskey glass: H:91mm R:85mm, Long Drink Glass: H:145mm R:72mm, Ice cream cup: H:98mm R:99mm
Tags: Ocean, Wave, Glassware, Drinkware, Nature, Tableware
Production Technology: It is produced from soda lime glass using the automatic press machine. Glass is the most suitable material for both indoor and outdoor use, and it is healthy and environmentally friendly.
Design Challenge: Form of the products drew inspiration from the idea of translating the fluidity, rhythm, and harmony of ocean waves into tangible glass objects. Applying the wave form to products of varying sizes, ensuring continuity, and creating a product collection were challenging. The wall thickness distribution of the wavy surfaces had to be carefully optimized for mass production.
Research: The project aimed to reinterpret classic ribbed drinkware with a contemporary approach, imbuing it with dynamic and innovative qualities. By exploring how geometry of nature can influence both the aesthetic and functional aspects of glassware design, the form of the products was derived from organic forms and repetitive patterns found in nature. The resulting designs challenge traditional perceptions of form and texture while also providing a pleasant grip and offering a new sensory and visual experience.
Inspiration: Wave is inspired by the infinite cycle of ocean waves and the elegant geometry within water itself. Each curve of a wave carries the flawless mathematics of nature and a rhythm that invites a deep sense of serenity.
Project Duration: The project which started in February 2024, was completed in January 2025 and exhibited at the 2025 Ambiente fair.
Operation Flow: Its form creates a three dimensional sense of motion on glass with its dynamic lines inspired by the fluid energy of waves. The rhythmic contours on its surface capture a fleeting moment of the ever shifting form of water.Each line reflects the natural rise and fall of a wave, while its bold structure offers a modern and sculptural aesthetic.
Team Members: Product Design Lead: Elif Kurdaş
Product Design Manager: Özge Göksu Tezcan