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Outotsu Galase le Coaster by Satoshi Umeno

Outotsu Galase le Coaster by Satoshi Umeno is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Dibakewere, Disebediswa tsa Tafole, Dinoelo le Disebediswa tsa Pheho Competition Category.


BoronseDisebediswa tsa Kitjhine· 2024

Outotsu Galase le Coaster

by Satoshi Umeno

Client: U&

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Disebediswa tsa Kitjhine Category

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The Design

About Outotsu Galase le Coaster

Outotsu e bolela ho se lekane ka puo ya Sejapane. Ho bokella jwale ho kgonehala ka karolo e kokobileng ka hare ya galase le karolo e bokeletse kantle ya coaster. Coaster e monya marotholi a metsi a thehoang hodima galase. Hape e na le thepa e ntle ya ho tlosa monko o mobe le ya ho lwantsha baktheria. Dithulwana tse bokahodimo ba galase di theha phetoho ya moya ha o tshela seno ka hara yona, di hula moea o matlafatsang monko le ho lekanya tatso ya seno. Ha ho hlokahale ho hlohlelletsa ka setlhohlelletsi, mme bjala bo tla ba le foam e betere. Ntho e nngwe e bonolo ke hore ka bobedi di ka bokellwa bakeng sa poloko.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Outotsu Galase le Coaster ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Outotsu Galase le Coaster e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Outotsu Galase le Coaster e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The coaster absorbs drops of water from the condensation on the glass. The coaster also has excellent deodorant and antibacterial properties, and the protrusion on the bottom of the glass creates convection when the drink is poured, bringing the air in to enhance the aroma of the drink and balance the taste. There is no need to mix with a muddler, and the beer foams better. Both can be stacked separately for easy storage and are effective at deodorizing and preventing mold in cupboards.
Dimensions & Packaging
Size
W82 D82 H135 300ml
Glass
W82 D82 H95
Coaster
W78 D78 H70

Material
Glass
Maguma ceramic

Color
Glass
Clear Carbon
Coaster
White Gray
Tags
glass coaster tableware
Production Technology
The raw material for the coaster, Shirasu (magma ceramic), is collected from the Shirasu Plateau, which emerged from an eruption 25,000 years ago. Shirasu is a safe natural material with excellent water absorption, deodorizing, and antibacterial properties. This material is only found in Japan, and since it does not need to be crushed or baked at high temperatures, it is an environmentally friendly material that does not place any burden on the global environment.
Design Challenge
It is extremely difficult to make a glass so that the protrusion of the coaster and the concavity of the glass fit together perfectly, but after researching the mold, the finish was completed using the skills of craftsmen.

We have conducted repeated experiments and research to be able to instantly supply water droplets from the coaster. In addition, all natural materials are used, making safe and luxurious use of high-performance materials.
Research
Magma ceramic is a safe natural material with excellent water absorbency, deodorizing, and antibacterial properties. The raw material is acquired from the Shirasu Plateau, which emerged from Kagoshima Prefecture to southern Miyazaki Prefecture as a result of an eruption 25,000 years ago. Unlike diatom earth, it is an eco-friendly material that does not need to be crushed or baked at high temperatures, thus placing no burden on the global environment.
Inspiration
When making alcohol and soda, coffee and milk, etc. I thought about it because it was troublesome to mix with a muddler. I also didn't want the table to get wet from the condensation on the glass. I also designed a coaster that sticks to the bottom of the glass. The stem glass-like design that does not look like a coaster at first glance is very unique. An easy-to-use product has been completed.
Project Duration
It was announced at the Tokyo International Gift Show in February 2023, and exhibited at the International Furniture Fair Tokyo in March and Interior Lifestyle Tokyo in June.
Operation Flow
Outotsu means unevenness in Japanese. By making the shape conical, we have made it possible to insert it without worrying about its orientation. In addition, the protrusion at the bottom of the glass has the function of rotating and mixing like a tornado just by pouring a drink. By using Shirasu, a natural material unique to Japan, the coaster absorbs moisture from drops and the air, and also acts as an air cleaner to deodorize the room. It is also antibacterial and expensive, so it is hygienic and safe to put in your mouth, making it a very rare material that is good for the environment.

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