Curve Glass Galeh Minum by Vladimir Zagorac

Curve Glass Galeh Minum by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award Gangsa in Paralatan Dapua Competition Category.

GangsaParalatan Dapua· 2019

Curve Glass Galeh Minum

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Paralatan Dapua Category

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The Design

About Curve Glass Galeh Minum

Curve Glass adolah galeh minum nan mampunyoi lakuak melengkuang saketek di bibianyo. Lakuak tu manjago sedotan tatap manunjuak ka arah nan tapek katiko galeh dimiringkan, sahinggo minuman bisa dicapai jo satu tangan. Lakuak nan samo tu pulo nan mambimbiang sedotan baliak ka posisinyo satalah diaduak, sarato bisa manahan sandok panjang atau sapotong buah salamo panyiapan. Katiko galeh dicuci sarato diletakkan tabaliak, lakuak tu mambuek sisa aia bisa manguap, nan mambantu mancegah bau apak sarato jamua. Galeh iko dibuek jo caro ditiuik di dalam cetakan, sarato lakuaknyo dipotong pakai laser sabalun proses akhia panyempurnoan sarato pamanasan baliak.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gangsa

Curve Glass Galeh Minum adolah pamenang A' Design Award Gangsa, sabuah pangakuan nan sangaik bapresti nan dibarikan ka rancangan nan cemerlang nan dicirikan dek kreativitas, kacerdikan jo kabijaksanaan. Pamenang Gangsa adolah karya nan cukuik mahir jo kreatif sacaro mangesankan nan mamastikan pangalaman nan luas, imajinasi jo kacerdikan parancangnyo. Curve Glass Galeh Minum dipaokan manjadi bando nan sangaik dihormati, dikagumi jo disayangi, nan profesional jo inovatif sacaro nampak. Rancangan nan manang Gangsa iko mamuek praktik tabaik dalam seni, ilimu, rancangan jo teknologi jo cemerlang dalam parhatian ka rincian. Curve Glass Galeh Minum mamanuhi kaparluan jo elok, manyantuah karinduan, mamikaik parasaan jo manarik raso ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A defining feature, slight curved recess on the edge of the Glass, helps the straw to be kept in the right direction securely once the Glass is tilted, without using both hands. This indentation helps when the drink is being stirred also, allowing the straw to fall in place on its own. When the Glass is washed and placed upside down on a flat surface to be dried, this recess allows the leftover water to evaporate, which can prevent unpleasant odor and formation of mildew inside the Glass.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height: 140mm, Diameter: 69mm, Volume: 330ml
Tags: Glass, Drink, Experience, Sensation, Straw, Easy Dry, Multi-Purpose, Creative Usage
Production Technology: Glass blown inside a mold. The recess on the edge is created with a laser before final finishing and reheating.
Design Challenge: Curve Glass was conceptualized to give the user more options when preparing and more freedom when enjoying a beverage. The challenge was to enrich the function of an everyday object with a simple intervention in form, to change unnecessary habits we are accustomed to, and to improve the experience of the product. The form remained within minimalism but also had to be inviting, while the general silhouette needed to depict elegance and radiate sensuality.
Research: Introduction of the curved recess created a product that can be used for more purposes than initially expected, also allowing the user to be creative. It opened possibilities to explore further usages, such as placing a long spoon, or a piece of fruit or garnish securely when preparing beverages and cocktails. An empty Curve Glass could also be used to discourage from smoking in a subtle manner. If a user tries to place a cigarette on the edge, the recess will not fit the cigarette.
Inspiration: Even though we're used to it, drinking or stirring a beverage with a straw requires constant awareness of the direction in which the straw is pointed. Drinking trough a straw could also require both hands, which is needless. Another existing problem with glasses is drying them properly. Curve Glass is an exploration of function conceptualized with the idea to solve multiple problems with a minimal intervention, which led to unexpected results.
Project Duration: The project lasted several weeks and took place in Belgrade, Serbia.
Operation Flow: Curve Glass is instinctively held with the recess turned towards the user. If a straw is used, it is positioned the right way by gravity whenever the Glass is tilted. The recess is minimal so the drink does not spill. When drinking without a straw, the user experiences a different, pleasant sensation while the lips are touching the recess. To have a drink the traditional way, turn the recess away. When washing up is finished, turn the Curve Glass upside down to stay hygienic.
Patents: All copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac, 2015.