Cone Mbale ya Ziweto by Vladimir Zagorac

Cone Mbale ya Ziweto by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Kusamalira Nyama, Zosewerera, Zipangizo ndi Zida za Nyama Competition Category.

SilivaKusamalira Nyama· 2023

Cone Mbale ya Ziweto

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award Winner in Kusamalira Nyama Category

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The Design

About Cone Mbale ya Ziweto

Cone ndi mbale ya ziweto yopangidwira agalu a mitundu yaying'ono ndi yapakati. Mbaleyi imaphatikiza maonekedwe ozungulira ndi a makona atatu, ndipo itha kugwiritsidwa ntchito ngati chakudya kapena madzi malingana ndi momwe yayikidwira. Kondomu ya pakati imachedwetsa kadyedwe pomwe imatsogolera chiweto kudya mozungulira ndi tizidutswa tating'onoting'ono. Madzi akaikidwa, msonga wa m'mwamba wopangidwa mwaluso ndi ngodya zitatu zokwezedwa zimachepetsa kudontha ndi kutayikira kwa madzi. Mbale yokwezedwayi imachepetsa kupanikizika kwa khosi ndipo imapangitsa kuti kugwira kukhale kosavuta. Cone imapangidwa kuchokera ku polima yosakhala ndi poizoni yovomerezeka pa chakudya komanso zosakaniza za mchere.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award

Cone Mbale ya Ziweto ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka modabwitsa komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe a pamwamba, okongola ndi ochititsa chidwi. Opambana a Siliva ndi ntchito zowala kwambiri ndi zolenga kwambiri zomwe zimaonetsa ukatswiri, luso ndi nzeru zakuthwa za opanga awo. Cone Mbale ya Ziweto akuyembekezeka kukhala ntchito yodabwitsa yoonetsedwa, yaukatswiri wapadera ndi yatsopano kwambiri. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Siliva ya A' Design Award awa ndi chopangidwa chodziwika kwambiri ndi choyamikiridwa chomwe chimapindulitsa ndi kukulitsa malire a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo. Cone Mbale ya Ziweto ndi cholengedwa chomwe anthu ambiri amachichitira nsanje, chomwe chimadzutsa zilakolako, kubweretsa maganizo abwino ndi kuyatsa kudabwa ndi chidwi.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The bowl features a unique combination of circular and triangular shapes, building positive and negative spaces, both sharp and round. Its contrasting form allows it to be used both for serving food and water, depending on orientation. A characteristic set of protrusions and recesses act as physical and psychological guides for the pet to use it properly, safely, and with discipline. An intriguing form that promotes slow feeding and prevents splashing finds its place in any modern interior.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 330 x 315 x 108mm, Food container: up to 600ml, Water container: up to 800ml, Weight: 5kg
Tags: Pet Bowl, Multifunctional, Slow Feeding, Splash-proof, Small and Medium Size Breeds
Production Technology: Molded food grade nontoxic polymer and mineral composite. Full volume object.
Design Challenge: The shape of the product had to be friendly, but firm enough to guide the pet using it. Even though drinking water does not cause capsizing, an object with a low center of gravity was expected. The form was accented in both positive and negative space using a central focus point. Since the product would be used by inverting with both solid food and liquid, contrast was embraced. The clash of pointed and round forms, raised and recessed surfaces, is emphasized once the food dish is filled, while the gradual change in form and size, from round to triangular, becomes more apparent with poured water.
Research: The form of the bowl is the result of research on the problems of everyday usage. A well-paced meal and less water spillage were the main guidelines. The challenge was to define the areas that required the most protection from spillage while keeping an open design. For this purpose, slow-motion footage of different breeds drinking water was carefully observed, and the characteristic anatomy of a rolled tongue was studied. The research showed that the majority of spillage occurs in front of the snout when the tongue hits the water and to the sides when the water spills from the rolled tongue.
Inspiration: Inspiration was found in the designer's pursuit to create a single object intended for feeding and drinking that annuls potential problems with health, hygiene, and discipline. Cone Pet Bowl was born primarily to nurture good habits in dogs of Small and Medium Size breeds.
Project Duration: The project lasted for two months, it took place in Belgrade, Serbia.
Operation Flow: When serving food, the structure provides stability on any ground surface, and prevents capsizing if a dog is eager to eat. The elevated dish requires less strain on the neck of the pet, and allows easy grip when lifting the bowl. The central cone dictates a slow meal, making the pet eat around it in smaller bites, preventing potential stomach problems. When serving water, the top edge guides the pet's head to the optimal central position above the bowl, which reduces spillage. The recesses allow a natural approach to water, while the three raising corners form barriers for splashing water.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac
Team Members: Vladimir Zagorac
Image Credits: Vladimir Zagorac