Mincius Kozarec za pitje by Siyu Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Likovna umetnost in umetniške instalacije Competition Category.

BronastaLikovna umetnost· 2021

Mincius Kozarec za pitje

by Siyu Liu

Client: Chowan

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Likovna umetnost Category

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The Design

About Mincius Kozarec za pitje

Mincius je ročno pihan kozarec za pitje, izdelan iz toplotno odpornega stekla. Oblika posnema zložene zen kamne, s čimer povezuje naravo z vsakdanjim življenjem. Ko tekočina doseže različne višine, se pri obračanju kozarca pojavi naravno oblikovana srčna oblika, ki spodbuja trenutek umirjenega premisleka. Prelivajoča se linija telesa omogoča udobno oprijemanje kozarca ljudem z različno velikimi rokami. Mincius je primeren za pijače različnih temperatur in ga je mogoče pomivati v pomivalnem stroju. Ko je prazen in obrnjen na glavo, kozarec služi kot majhen okrasni predmet. Meri 103 mm v širino in 91 mm v višino.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Mincius Kozarec za pitje je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Mincius Kozarec za pitje se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Mincius Kozarec za pitje sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Mincius cup is made by hand-made glass blowing technology.
When the liquid level is at several different heights, the rotating cup can see the naturally formed heart shape.
It is an ergonomic design that combines meditation and Zen with function. Its design language comes from connecting nature and daily life by simulating the shape of zen rock stacking and becomes a tool to expand spirit.
Its streamline design enables people with different hand types to hold it comfortably.
Dimensions & Packaging: Maximum Width 103 mm x Height 91 mm
Tags: Glass, design, tradition, quality, blown glass，Zen，Meditation，Rocks, stacking rock
Production Technology: The material used is heat-resistant glass. It was blown in the hot workshop of the glass studio.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge is to constantly negotiate with the glass studio to modify and polish this incomplete rule shape. It should meet the requirements of hot glass blowing molds at the same time, and be designed to be able to observe the heart-shaped liquid level reflection from different angles when loading liquid, without sacrificing the comfort of human grasping, and at the same time, it should also take into account the relatively slender handshape of Asian lady.
Research: My research goal is to promote cross-cultural understanding through the innovation of the relationship between people and daily objects. Mincius is homophonic with the Chinese word "ghost cultivation", which means a journey of meditation and practice. In order to achieve this goal, I spent a long time visiting glass handicraft studios and factories all over China to study the handmade glass blowing process. Mincius is the second work of my glass meditation series.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the personal hobby of collecting naturally formed heart-shaped rocks in mid-latitude temperate forests and the spiritual meaning of rock stacking across cultures over the centuries. Each stone can express a kind of grace of gratitude, while transparent glass can outline this Zen form at different angles and under different lights. I hope to integrate this form into daily utensils so that it can become both art decoration and functionality.
Project Duration: The project was launched in Guangzhou, China in March 2020 and finished in October 2020. It was exhibited and included in Tmall's original design list, and was sold online in December 2020.
Operation Flow: This item is suitable for a variety of daily life scenes. It can be used to drink drinks with various temperatures and alcohol. When the liquid level is from the middle height to the lowest, the cup can observe the natural heart shape from different angles to assist in daily meditation. It can also become an artistic ornament simulating rock stacking when it is idle and inverted.
It provides a comfortable feeling of grasping hands in the middle position while modeling. Glass can be washed in the dishwasher.
Patents: Patented. 2020308274016. Siyu Liu. 2020. P.R.China.
Image Credits: Image #1 : Photographer Siyu Liu
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