Curve Glass Galasi Lomwera by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zophikira, Zodyera, Makopo ndi Zophikira Competition Category.
BronzeZida za Kukhitchini· 2019
Curve Glass Galasi Lomwera
Client: Vladimir Zagorac
Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zida za Kukhitchini Category
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About Curve Glass Galasi Lomwera
Malongosoledwe a Bukhu: Curve Glass ndi galasi lomwera lomwe lili ndi chophimba chopindika pang'ono pamphepete pake. Chophimbachi chimasunga tirichi (straw) ili m'mbali yoyenera pamene galasi lawongoledwa, kotero kuti chakumwa chikhoza kufikika ndi dzanja limodzi. Chophimba chomwechi chimabweretsanso tirichi kumalo ake pambuyo posakaniza, ndipo chikhoza kugwira supuni yaitali kapena kachidutswa ka zipatso pa nthawi yokonzekera chakumwa. Pamene galasi lasambidwa ndikuyikidwa mozondoka, chophimbachi chimalola madzi otsala kuwuluka (kuphwafuka) mumlengalenga, zomwe zimathandiza kupewa fungo loipa ndi nkhungu. Galasili limapangidwa mkati mwa mold pouzza mpweya, ndipo chophimbachi chimadulidwa ndi kuwala kwa laser asanamalize kukonza ndi kutentha kwachiwiri.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award
Curve Glass Galasi Lomwera ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Curve Glass Galasi Lomwera akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Curve Glass Galasi Lomwera amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.
Behind the Design
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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.
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