Curve Glass Shaqada Koowaad: Galaas Cabbid by Vladimir Zagorac

Curve Glass Shaqada Koowaad: Galaas Cabbid by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qalabka Dubista, Saxanka, Koobabka iyo Qalabka Karinta Competition Category.

NaxaasQalabka Jikada· 2019

Curve Glass Shaqada Koowaad: Galaas Cabbid

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Qalabka Jikada Category

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The Design

About Curve Glass Shaqada Koowaad: Galaas Cabbid

Qoraalka Buugga: Curve Glass waa galaas cabbid leh xarrago yar oo qallooca oo ku yaal cidhifka afkiisa. Xarragadan waxay tuubada cabista (straw-ka) ku hayaan jiho saxda ah marka galaaska la janjeedhiyo, taas oo suurtagelinaysa in cabitaanka lagu gaadho hal gacan. Isla xarragadan ayaa tuubada dib ugu soo celisa meesheeda ka dib marka lagu qasbo, waxayna sidoo kale qaadi kartaa qaaddo dheer ama xabbad khudaar intii diyaargarowga socda. Marka galaaska la dhaqo oo si rogan loo dhigo, xarragadan waxay u oggolaanaysaa in biyaha hadhay ay uumi noqdaan, taas oo ka caawisa ka hortagga urta xun iyo caariga (mildew-ka). Galaaska waxaa lagu afuufaa qaalab shay (mold), xarragadana waxaa lagu jaraa laydh (laser) ka hor dhammaystirka ugu dambeeya iyo dib-u-kululaynta.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

Curve Glass Shaqada Koowaad: Galaas Cabbid waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Curve Glass Shaqada Koowaad: Galaas Cabbid waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Curve Glass Shaqada Koowaad: Galaas Cabbid si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

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.