Island Glasi ya Soju by Dohwa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Vyombo vya Kuokea, Mezani, Kunywa na Kupikia Competition Category.

DhahabuVyombo vya Jikoni· 2021

Island Glasi ya Soju

by Dohwa

Client: Dohwa

Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award Winner in Vyombo vya Jikoni Category

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The Design

About Island Glasi ya Soju

Island ni glasi ya kunywea iliyotengenezwa kwa ajili ya soju, kileo maarufu cha Korea. Umbo la Island limehamasishwa na visiwa vya Korea vya Dokdo na Ulleungdo. Jina la kila kisiwa limechongwa kwa herufi za Kikorea kwenye msingi wa glasi, na umbo la nje linafuata mistari ya herufi hizi. Glasi inapowekwa mezani ikiwa imegeuzwa juu chini, kama ilivyo kawaida katika utamaduni wa unywaji wa Korea, msingi huonekana kwanza na hukumbusha kisiwa kinachoelea baharini. Island imetengenezwa kwa mikono kutokana na kioo cha kristali kisicho na risasi, nyenzo angavu inayowezesha maelezo ya kina na iliyo salama kwa watu na mazingira.

The Recognition

About the Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award

Island Glasi ya Soju ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kuu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya daraja la kwanza, ya ajabu na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Dhahabu ni kazi bunifu mno, zenye maono makubwa na za kung'aa kwa umaridadi zinazoakisi kipaji, hekima na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Island Glasi ya Soju inatarajiwa kuwa uvumbuzi unaosifiwa sana, wa kuweka mielekeo na wa kihistoria unaoleta thamani isiyo na kifani. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Dhahabu ya A' Design Award ni mradi wa kustaajabisha na unaoheshimika unaonufaisha sana na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Island Glasi ya Soju huzua hisia kali za hamu, huamsha shauku, huhimiza ubunifu na hutuvutia.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This premium glass with the sentiment of Korea inspired by Korean island, Dokdo and Ulleungdo, crafted by hand is different from the existing uniform shape of the soju glass. The shape of the entire glass inspired by Korean islands, Dokdo and Ulleungdo, is formed according to the name of the island engraved in Korean at the bottom. Furthermore, the glass was designed to be in the form of an island turned upside.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 57 mm tall, 61 mm diameter, 60 mm diameter at rim. Total capacity approx: 50 ml. Recommended pour: 30 to 40 ml. Weight: 105 grams.
Tags: Glassware, Drinkware, Soju, Island, Hangeul
Production Technology: To make high-end soju culture, unleaded crystal materials were used. An unleaded crystal has better refraction and bright colors than glass. It is the most suitable material for detailed representations of artifacts and is healthy and environmentally friendly.
Design Challenge: The most difficult challenge was to balance the bottom of the glass into which letters were placed by flattening it. The work of making the strokes uniform through manual glasswork had to go through many trials and errors.
Research: First, research has been done to understand the drinking culture of Korea. This made us engrave the name of the island on the bottom of the glass with an embossed seal, considering the Korean culture of setting the glass upside down on the table before using it. Second, studies have been made on usability. Due to the nature of the curved shape, inspection of the center of gravity and grips was essential. Through several user tests, the ideal center of gravity, grip, and thickness was found.
Inspiration: The design's starting point dates back to experience on the trip to Ulleung Island. It was a time when we were preoccupied with ways to premium soju, a popular Korean liquor, amid growing demand for high-end spirits. While drinking alcohol during the trip, I came up with the idea that the upside-down glass resembled that of the island floating in the sea, and that it should be combined with the Korean language Hangul to create a new type of glass.
Project Duration: The initial design and study of the Korean Island and Soju Glass began in July 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. Additional unleaded crystal materials were developed in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, and final molds and designs were finally designed in November 2019. The first sample arrived in the same month in preparation for the Wadiz launch in November 2019. The campaign ended in early December 2019 and exceeded the funding target amount by more than 2000%.
Operation Flow: In the setting stage before use, you can see the letters written at the bottom of the glass. Accordingly, the image of Dokdo and Ulleungdo off can be associated. Also, the shape of the glass was formed according to the island name, so you can enjoy different forms depending on the angle you see. If you tilt your head to drink the wine in the glass, the person sitting on the other side can see the letters at the bottom of the glass.
Team Members: Jhunghan Jo
Chihyun Son
Minsuk Kang
Image Credits: Image #1 : Photographer Hyunsung Roh
Image #2 : Photographer Hyunsung Roh
Image #3 : Photographer Hyunsung Roh
Image #4 : Film Director Hyunwook Park
Image #5 : Film Director Hyunwook Park