Curve Glass Chinwiwa Chekunwa by Vladimir Zagorac

Curve Glass Chinwiwa Chekunwa by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award in Midziyo yeKubika, Tafura, Kunwa neKubikisa Competition Category.

BronziMidziyo yeMukicheni· 2019

Curve Glass Chinwiwa Chekunwa

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award Winner in Midziyo yeMukicheni Category

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The Design

About Curve Glass Chinwiwa Chekunwa

Curve Glass ndicho chinwiwa chinwiwa chine kacherekedzo kadiki kakakombama pamuromo wacho. Kacherekedzo aka kanochengetedza chinwiwa (straw) chakananga kudivi rakakodzera kana ngirazi yatsvedzerwa, zvekuti chinwiwa chinogona kusvikwa neruoko rumwe chete. Kacherekedzo kamwe chete aka kanodzosera straw panzvimbo payo mushure mekukanganisa, uye kanogona kubata chipunu chirefu kana chikamu chemuchero panguva yekugadzirira. Kana ngirazi yasukwa uye ikaiswa yakatendeuka pasi, kacherekedzo kanobvumira mvura yasara kupisa (evaporate), izvo zvinobatsira kudzivirira kunhuhwirira uye fungas. Ngirazi inovhuvhutwa mukati memhoterero (mold), uye kacherekedzo kanochekwa nemwaranzi (laser) chinhu chisati chapedziswa uye chichidziyiswazve.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Curve Glass Chinwiwa Chekunwa, rukudzo rwakakwirira kwazvo runopiwa kumadhizaini akasiyana anozivikanwa nekugadzira, njere nekungwara. Vakunda veBronzi mabasa ane unyanzvi hwakakwana uye kugadzira kunoshamisa kunosimbisa ruzivo rukuru, pfungwa nehunyanzvi hwevagadziri vawo. Curve Glass Chinwiwa Chekunwa inotarisirwa kuva chinhu chinokudzwa kwazvo, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa muhunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji uye yakasiyana nekutarisisa zvidiki. Curve Glass Chinwiwa Chekunwa inogutsa zvinodiwa zvakanaka, inobata zvishuvo, inokwezva manzwiro uye inomutsa kuda kuziva.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.