Unico ملٹی فنکشنل وائن اسٹاپر by Mauro di Girolamo and Tommaso Marzolini is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award کانسی انعام in بیکنگ برتن، دسترخوان، پینے کے برتن اور کھانا پکانے کے برتن ڈیزائن Competition Category.
کانسیباورچی خانے کا سامان· 2025
Unico ملٹی فنکشنل وائن اسٹاپر
by Mauro di Girolamo and Tommaso Marzolini
Client: Pour Different
A' Design Award کانسی انعام Winner in باورچی خانے کا سامان Category
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About Unico ملٹی فنکشنل وائن اسٹاپر
یونیکو ایک کثیر الاستعمال وائن اسٹاپر ہے جو چھ مربوط خصوصیات کے ساتھ وائن کی لوازمات کی نئی تعریف کر رہا ہے۔ قطرہ بار ہونے سے پاک انڈیلنے والا، بہاؤ کم کرنے والا، اور فوری وائن ہوا کار ہونے کے علاوہ، یہ تین منفرد اختراعات متعارف کراتا ہے: آسان استعمال کے لیے ایزی اوپن، رساؤ روکنے کے لیے سیفٹی اسٹاپ، اور مسلسل ترقی پذیر وائن سے متعلق مواد تک رسائی کے لیے این ایف سی فعال اسٹینڈ۔ ایس ایل ایس تھری ڈی پرنٹنگ کے ذریعے تیار کردہ، یہ چھوٹے بیچز کے لیے بھی تیز رفتار تخصیص کاری کی اجازت دیتا ہے، جو تیز پیداواری اوقات کے ساتھ منفرد ڈیزائن یقینی بناتا ہے۔
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award کانسی انعام
Unico ملٹی فنکشنل وائن اسٹاپر A' Design Award کانسی انعام کا فاتح ہے، جو ان ممتاز ڈیزائنز کو دیا جانے والا انتہائی باوقار اعتراف ہے جو تخلیقی صلاحیت، چالاکی اور ذہانت سے پہچانے جاتے ہیں۔ کانسی کے فاتحین نہایت ماہرانہ اور حیرت انگیز طور پر تخلیقی نمونے ہیں جو اپنے ڈیزائنرز کے وسیع تجربے، تخیل اور ذہانت کی تصدیق کرتے ہیں۔ Unico ملٹی فنکشنل وائن اسٹاپر سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ ایک نہایت قدر کی جانے والی، سراہی جانے والی اور عزیز شے ہوگا جو قابل ذکر حد تک پیشہ ورانہ اور جدید ہے۔ A' Design Award کانسی انعام جیتنے والا یہ ڈیزائن فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن اور ٹیکنالوجی میں بہترین طریقوں کو شامل کرتا ہے اور تفصیلات پر توجہ میں ممتاز ہے۔ Unico ملٹی فنکشنل وائن اسٹاپر ضروریات کو خوبصورتی سے پورا کرتا، خواہشات کو چھوتا، جذبات کو مسحور کرتا اور تجسس کو اپیل کرتا ہے۔
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Unico combines six functions in a single solution. In addition to being a drip-free pourer, flow reducer, and instant wine aerator, it introduces three exclusive innovations: Easy Open, allowing you to open and close the bottle without removing it; Safety Stop, the first system that seals the bottle in case of accidental tipping; and a smart stand with integrated NFC, providing access to exclusive wine-related content simply by bringing your smartphone close.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Length 25 mm
Width 25 mm
Height 100 mm - Tags
- stopper, winestopper, winetool, wine
- Production Technology
- Unico was developed through an iterative design process combining advanced engineering, digital fabrication, and user-centered research. Produced via SLS 3D printing, it integrates PA12 nylon, food-grade silicone, stainless steel, and neodymium magnets for durability and performance. 3D printing enables rapid customization, even for small batches, allowing unique designs tailored to specific needs. All this is complemented by NFC integration, enhancing interactivity and making Unico a wine stopper bridging tradition and innovation.
- Design Challenge
- The project was conceived with the ambition of integrating all the most sought-after functions in the industry into a single tool. Its functional complexity and intricate geometries were made possible through laser sintering 3D printing.
In addition to reducing production waste by over 40% compared to traditional manufacturing methods, this technology is the only one capable of creating the complex internal geometries that would otherwise be impossible to achieve. - Research
- The research began with a market analysis to understand wine enthusiasts' needs and accessory limitations. The goal was to create a multifunctional stopper without compromising aesthetics or practicality. Using an iterative approach with tests and simulations, we optimized design and functionality. Surveys, sommelier interviews, and user testing validated comfort and efficiency. The integrated NFC enhances interactivity, impacting product innovation and functional design evolution.
- Inspiration
- Unico is not only an elegant synthesis of innovation but a tribute to the essence of wine itself. Inspired by its deep cultural heritage and the rituals of sharing, Unico enhances both the serving and tasting experience while fostering the exchange of knowledge and stories about wine. Every design choice reflects the fluidity and refinement of wine, blending tradition and technology into a seamless interaction that connects people through a shared passion.
- Project Duration
- Born in Florence in December 2023, the project was recognized among the best Italian design projects of 2024 by the ADI Design Index, earning a nomination for the Compasso d’Oro 2026. It was exhibited at the ADI Design Museum in Milan and Spazio WeGil in Rome between October and November 2024. Unico is also the winner of the 2025 Global Design Awards in Hong Kong. Developed through extensive research and innovation, it embodies a balance of functionality and aesthetics, setting a new standard in contemporary design and redefining the user experience.
- Operation Flow
- Once applied to the bottle, Unico opens and closes with a simple half-turn, allowing pouring without removal. The same motion resets it if the Safety Stop is activated. During pouring, it instantly aerates the wine. After use, a 180-degree turn allows full disassembly for deep cleaning, even in the dishwasher. Its interactive stand acts as both a support and a gateway to expertly curated, AI-enhanced wine content, simply by bringing your smartphone close.
- Patents
- Patent application for industrial invention. No. 102023000006048. 29/03/2023. Italy
Utility model patent application. No. 202023000001290. 29/03/20233. Italy - Team Members
- Mauro Di Girolamo
Tommaso Marzolini
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