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Wave Copos de vidro by Elif Kurdas

Wave Copos de vidro by Elif Kurdas is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Formas de Forno, Louça, Copos e Panelas Competition Category.


BronzeUtensílios de Cozinha· 2026

Wave Copos de vidro

by Elif Kurdas

Client: Lav

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Utensílios de Cozinha Category

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The Design

About Wave Copos de vidro

Wave é uma coleção de vidro concebida para bebidas e sobremesas. A coleção inclui um copo de whisky, um copo long drink e uma taça de gelado. Cada peça apresenta uma superfície texturada com curvas suaves inspiradas na geometria das ondas do oceano. Os contornos ritmados acrescentam profundidade visual e proporcionam um toque agradável ao segurar. Os copos são produzidos em vidro sodo-cálcico através de uma prensa automática. A espessura das paredes das superfícies onduladas foi otimizada para a produção em série. Wave reinterpreta, de forma contemporânea, os clássicos copos canelados.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Wave Copos de vidro conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que Wave Copos de vidro seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. Wave Copos de vidro satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

Behind the Design

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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.
Patents
Copyright 2023 Gürok Turizm ve Madencilik A.Ş
Team Members
Product Design Lead: Elif Kurdaş
Product Design Manager: Özge Göksu Tezcan
Image Credits
Copyright 2023 Gürok Turizm ve Madencilik A.Ş

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