Curve Glass Mosebetsi o Mongata: Galase ea ho Noa by Vladimir Zagorac

Curve Glass Mosebetsi o Mongata: Galase ea ho Noa by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Dibakewere, Disebediswa tsa Tafole, Dinoelo le Disebediswa tsa Pheho Competition Category.

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Curve Glass Mosebetsi o Mongata: Galase ea ho Noa

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

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

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The Design

About Curve Glass Mosebetsi o Mongata: Galase ea ho Noa

Mongolo oa Buka: Curve Glass ke galase ea ho noa e nang le sekoahelo se sobehileng hanyenyane mothating oa eona. Sekoahelo sena se boloka lehlaka le lebisitsoeng ka tsela e nepahetseng ha galase e sekametsoe, e le hore seno se ka fihleloa ka letsoho le le leng. Sekoahelo se tšoanang se boela se tataisa lehlaka hore le khutlele sebakeng sa lona ka mor'a ho tsoholla, 'me se ka ts'oara lekhabunyane le lelelele kapa sengoathoana sa litholoana nakong ea ho lokisa. Ha galase e hlatsoitsoe 'me e beiloe ka hlooho ka tlaase, sekoahelo se lumella metsi a setseng ho fefoha, se leng se thusa ho thibela monko o mobe le liphehla-boloko. Galase e futhumelitsoe ka har'a mofuta o itseng (mold), 'me sekoahelo se rengoa ka lezara pele ho phethiso ea ho qetela le ho futhumetsoa hape.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Curve Glass Mosebetsi o Mongata: Galase ea ho Noa 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. Curve Glass Mosebetsi o Mongata: Galase ea ho Noa 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. Curve Glass Mosebetsi o Mongata: Galase ea ho Noa e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

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.