Clay and Sway by Duali Primary Function: Hrnček od Duali Studio

Dizajn Clay and Sway by Duali Primary Function: Hrnček od dizajnéra Duali Studio je vysoko uznávaným víťazom veľmi prestížneho ocenenia 2026 Bronzová cena A' Design Award v súťažnej kategórii Kuchynské potreby.

BronzováKuchynské potreby· 2026

Clay and Sway by Duali Primary Function: Hrnček

od Duali Studio

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Víťaz ocenenia Bronzová cena A' Design Award v kategórii Kuchynské potreby

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O dizajne Clay and Sway by Duali Primary Function: Hrnček

Book Text: Koncept značky Duali s hrnčekom Clay and Sway spočíval vo vytvorení dialógu medzi dvoma protikladnými, no harmonickými prvkami – chladnou, pevnou stálosťou porcelánu (clay) a mäkkým, dynamickým pohybom strapcov (sway). Výzvou bolo navrhnúť objekt, ktorý by na stole nielen stál, ale žil. Ide o skúmanie toho, ako možno statickému predmetu vdýchnuť pocit života. Ručne rozstriekaný atramentový vzor na hrnčeku zaisťuje, že žiadne dva hrnčeky nie sú nikdy identické. Strapce sú následne ručne priviazané do vyvŕtaných otvorov, aby sa zabezpečilo čisté a poctivé spojenie medzi oboma materiálmi.

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O ocenení Bronzová cena A' Design Award

Clay and Sway by Duali Primary Function: Hrnček je laureát Bronzovej ceny A' Design Award, vysoko prestížneho uznania udeľovaného vynikajúcim dizajnom, ktoré sa vyznačujú kreativitou, vynaliezavosťou a bystrosťou. Laureáti Bronzovej ceny sú plne zručné a nápadne kreatívne artefakty, ktoré potvrdzujú rozsiahle skúsenosti, predstavivosť a zdatnosť svojich dizajnérov. Od Clay and Sway by Duali Primary Function: Hrnček sa očakáva, že bude vysoko cenený, obdivovaný a milovaný predmet, pozoruhodne profesionálny a inovatívny. Tento dizajn ocenený Bronzovou cenou A' Design Award zahŕňa najlepšie postupy v umení, vede, dizajne a technológii a vyniká pozornosťou k detailom. Clay and Sway by Duali Primary Function: Hrnček skvele uspokojuje potreby, dotýka sa túžob, očarúva city a vzbudzuje zvedavosť.

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Jedinečné vlastnosti: Clay and Sway mug is a minimalist porcelain canvas, made dramatic with spontaneous, hand splattered ink pattern which ensures no two mugs are ever identical. The half-moon handle has textile tassels which are not merely glued on. The tassels are meticulously threaded and hand-tied into the precision-drilled apertures which are integrated directly into the handle during its formation. This is a first-of-its kind mug which fuses porcelain and textile into a functional coffee mug.
Rozmery a balenie: The product dimensions with the handle are 292mm x 76mm x 89mm. We used 3D modelling software for prototyping of handle ergonomics and traditional clay modelling to understand weight and balance. The handle’s specific curvature and the tassel’s weight were meticulously calculated and prototyped using 3D modelling to ensure the perfect balance, preventing any tipping or strain on the wrist. Each tassel is hand-tied and cut to precision to maintain the length with the mug body.
Štítky: clay and sway, coffeemugcouture, mug with charms, tassels mug, coffee mug with charms
Výrobná technológia: Our product is entirely handmade from fine porcelain. Each mug is individually hand splattered with glaze which ensures no two mugs are ever identical. Each mug body is individually slip-cast, followed by the manual attachment of its handle. We then drill the handle's apertures before the piece undergoes a patient, multi-day air-drying process. The final assembly is an entirely manual stage: skilled artisans, who specialise in intricate thread work, personally tie every tassel to the cured porcelain, ensuring each mug meets our standards of craftsmanship.
Dizajnérska výzva: Finding the right textile for the mug that is so functional in use was one of the hardest challenge. Our objective was to identify a material with three key performance attributes - exceptional colorfastness, rapid drying capabilities, and shape retention. After subjecting a wide range of textiles to rigorous and repeated wash cycles, we successfully finalized a specialized thread that meets these demanding criteria, ensuring both the beauty and longevity of the final product.
Výskum: Our research objective was to understand technical feasibility, see the market uniqueness, check durability and to understand the user experience. Over eight months, we subjected over 20 different types of textile threads to a series of aging tests. The primary test involved repeated washing cycles in a standard washing machine for the colour bleed, shape deformation and drying time. We used 3D modelling software for rapid prototyping of handle ergonomics to understand weight and balance. The handle’s specific curvature and the tassel’s weight were meticulously calculated and prototyped using 3D modelling to ensure the perfect balance, preventing any tipping or strain on the wrist. We then conducted sessions with a curated group of 20 participants, comprising design professionals, home decor enthusiasts, and daily coffee drinkers.
Inšpirácia: Why must our most-used daily objects be purely utilitarian? Why can’t they possess the sensory richness, the engagement and personality we expect from couture fashion? We envisioned an object that would not just sit on a table, but live on it. The concept was to create a dialogue between two opposing elements, the cool and rigid permanence of porcelain(clay) and the soft, dynamic movement of textiles(sway). An exploration of how a static object can be imbued with a sense of life.
Trvanie projektu: The ideation of the mug started in July 2024 and the mug was launched in June 2025. The entire mug is handmade in our Duali Studio in India and the textile artisans who specialise in thread work have finished the tassel work in their workshop. Our production is a multi-stage process where semi-finished porcelain bodies are transported to be paired with tassels. They are then packaged back in the studio and are ready for dispatch.
Pracovný postup: The function of a mug is to hold a beverage. We transformed its true function from a mundane moment to a sensory experience. The entirely non-adhesive method of attaching the tassels ensures a clean, secure and honest connection between the two materials - porcelain and textile.
Patenty: This design has an Indian Registration. Indian Registration number is 463008-001.
Členovia tímu: Nishi Patel
Devika Mistry
Preeti Nag
Zdroje obrázkov: All the images, videos and the sound belongs to our in-house Duali Studio team.