Icy Cocktailglas by Sini Majuri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award in Zilver in Bakgerei, Serviesgoed, Drinkgerei en Kookgerei Ontwerp Competition Category.

ZilverKeukengerei· 2021

Icy Cocktailglas

by Sini Majuri

Client: Sini Majuri

A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Keukengerei Category

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The Design

About Icy Cocktailglas

Icy is een cocktailglas ontworpen voor gekoelde dranken en gelaagde cocktails. Elk exemplaar wordt met de mond geblazen in een atelier in Finland en gevormd in een houten mal. Een oude Venetiaanse techniek creëert het gecraqueleerde, ijzige oppervlak, terwijl de vorm de moderne Scandinavische eenvoud volgt. De rand wordt met een vlam afgewerkt voor een gladde kant. Het glas heeft een diameter van 80 mm en een hoogte van 100 mm, wat een stevig gevoel in de hand geeft. Elk glas is gesigneerd en genummerd. Het doel is om duurzame alledaagse voorwerpen te creëren die decennialang meegaan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Zilver

Icy Cocktailglas is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. Icy Cocktailglas wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Icy Cocktailglas is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Icy glasses by Sini Majuri are perfect for serving chilled drinks and cocktails. Studio made drinking vessels are expertly handcrafted in Finland. Simple yet vibrant shape highlights the details of a designer cocktail and also more traditional beverages.

The design philosophy in Icy series is to create elegant, timeless and durable everyday objects with soul. An important part of the value base of the objects is to preserve and enliven the disappearing craftsmanship of studio made glass.
Dimensions & Packaging: The diameter of the Icy glass is 80 mm and heigh 100 mm. The dimensions are designed so that the tumbler offers a sturdy feel in the hand and the capacity of the glass is suitable for modern designer drinks.
Tags: glass, icy, designer tumbler, drinking glass, cocktail glass, studio glass
Production Technology: The ancient Venetian glass blowing tecnique for creating the crackled icy surface is combined with fresh 3D designed Scandinavian shape. The piece is blown into a wooden mold. The rim finishing is made with a flame, for creating smooth and high quality finish. Icy glasses are studio made, mouth blown glass. Glasses are signed and numbered.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge was to combine Venetian tradition with modern simplicity in order to create harmony. The main technique in the process is crackling the glass. It was vital to find the perfect structure, so that the effect remain elegant and the surface is resistant. Durability and performance of the object were important goals in the process. Combination of techniques made the object extremely durable, which is important in drinking glasses designed to last for decades.
Research: The starting point of the process has been to design objects that the user attaches emotional value to. Glasses are made to last for decades. The contrasts in nature and the way they create harmony is desired to be captured in the collection. The rhythm of the glass making process ensures that each object has a individual texture that mimics the movement of the frozen ice.
Inspiration: The Icy Cocktail Glass is inspired by Northern nature and the different states of ice. The project combines ancient Venetian tradition with modern Scandinavian simplicity and usability.

The main aim of the design has been to create future classics, objects that are more than mere drinking glasses. Each studio made piece has unique charisma that is based on the subtle details of the object.
Project Duration: Icy glasses are studio made in Finland. The pieces are designed in 2020 in Helsinki.
Operation Flow: The designer tumbler offers a satisfyingly weighty feel in the hand. The moment when a unique Icy glass is used is special. It is designed to bring harmonious and atmospheric shades to the everyday life. When light is gleaming trough the glass with icy texture, the shadow looks like moving water. The use of the medium is based on the optical properties of glass. Therefore the lively shadows and reflections are important part of the interaction with the glass. The capacity of the drinking glass is aimed for classic drinks and it is specially suitable for layered designer cocktails.
Patents: Copyright: Sini Majuri, Helsinki Finland
Team Members: Sini Majuri
Image Credits: Images: Heidi-Hanna Karhu