Zoey Izitya Zokusela by Ozlem Sahin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweZixhobo zokuBhaka, iTafile, ukuSela kunye nokuPheka Competition Category.

IgolideIzixhobo zaseKhitshini· 2026

Zoey Izitya Zokusela

by Ozlem Sahin

Client: Lav

Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award Winner in Izixhobo zaseKhitshini Category

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The Design

About Zoey Izitya Zokusela

UZoey yingqokelela yeeglasi eyilelwe ukusetyenziswa yonke imihla. Le ngqokelela iquka iglasi yewhiskey, iiglasi ezimbini zeziselo ezinde, kunye neglasi yeti enesosari ehambelanayo. Uyilo luphefumlelwe ziimo ezithe nkqo zolwakhiwo lweGothic kunye nejometri yeerib vaults. Imigca ekroliweyo inqumla umphezulu ngamnye kwaye idale umdlalo okhanyayo wokukhanya. Ezi zinto zenziwe ngeglasi yesoda lime kusetyenziswa ubuchule bokucinezela nokuvuthela (press blown). Ukubunjwa okulawulweyo kunika ubungqingqwa beendonga obulinganayo ukuze zomelele kwaye zibanjwe ngokukhululekileyo. UZoey uzisa isimilo solwakhiwo kwindawo yokutyela.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award

Zoey Izitya Zokusela ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo yeklasi yokuqala, ephawulekayo nentle. Abaphumeleleyo beGolide ziimveliso ezintsha kakhulu, ezinombono ongaphaya nezikhazimlayo ezibonisa ubuchule, ubulumko nobuchule babayili bazo. Zoey Izitya Zokusela iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso edunyiswe kakhulu, ebeka umkhwa nekumgangatho wesikhumbuzo enikela ixabiso elingazange libonwe. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Legolide le-A' Design Award yiprojekthi emangalisayo nehlonelwayo eluncedo kakhulu kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Zoey Izitya Zokusela idala iimvakalelo ezinzulu zonqweno, ivusa umdla, ikhuthaza ukuyila kwaye iyasikhwebela.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Zoey collection is a modern glassware family inspired by the elegant vertical forms of Gothic architecture. The engraved surface lines give each piece a refined character while creating a subtle play of light. The collection includes one whiskey tumbler, two long drink glasses, and a tea glass with a matching saucer. Perfectly suited for everyday enjoyment, Zoey adds a touch of graceful sophistication to any table setting.
Dimensions & Packaging: Whiskey glass: H:86mm R:82mm, Long Drink Glass 1: H:130mm R:72mm, Long Drink Glass 2: H:150mm R:75mm, Tea glass: H:95mm R:59mm, Tea Saucer: H:15mm R:124mm.
Tags: Drinkware, Gothic, Architecture, Glassware, Tableware
Production Technology: Zoey is produced from soda lime glass using the press blown technique, a process that ensures precision, consistency, and high quality results in production. The carefully controlled forming achieves optimal wall thickness and balance, providing both durability and a comfortable feel in daily use. Each piece is designed to showcase light, texture, and form while maintaining stability and ease of handling. The result is a collection that transforms architectural elegance into a tactile experience, blending visual sophistication with everyday practicality.
Design Challenge: Creating the Zoey collection presented the challenge of transforming Gothic architectural motifs into contemporary glassware that reflects both the strength and refined elegance of Gothic design. Preserving the expressive visual presence of these elements while achieving comfort, balance, and manufacturability was central to the design process. Multiple iterations with press blown glass techniques were necessary to perfect proportions and clean geometries. Zoey results in a distinctive, sophisticated collection that is visually compelling and fully suited for mass production.
Research: The project aimed to translate the expressive character of Gothic architecture into a contemporary glassware collection that combines aesthetic refinement with everyday usability. Research into the vertical rhythm and structural harmony of Gothic structures guided the design toward a form conveying height, lightness, and understated strength. Inspired by the repeated arrangement of architectural lines, multiple variations in line spacing, proportions, and engraving depth were explored to achieve a balanced, coherent identity. The Zoey collection transforms architectural elegance into a tactile, modern experience, bringing poetic structure and refined simplicity to daily rituals.
Inspiration: Inspired by the timeless grace of Gothic forms, particularly the intricate and striking geometry of rib vaults, Zoey combines architectural precision with modern simplicity. Each piece transforms everyday moments into refined experiences, bringing subtle elegance and a sense of architectural harmony to the table.
Project Duration: The project which started in February 2024, was completed in January 2025 and exhibited at the 2025 Ambiente fair.
Operation Flow: The Zoey collection draws its expressive character from the vertical rhythm of Gothic architecture, a motif celebrated for harmony, height, and quiet drama. These repeating lines guide the eye upward, creating a graceful sense of movement that feels both structured and poetic. The refined geometry of design not only enhances its sculptural presence but also supports a natural interaction, allowing the hand to find a steady and intuitive grip. Balanced proportions ensure a smooth flow in everyday use, making each piece feel familiar, comfortable, and effortlessly integrated into daily rituals.
Team Members: Product Design Executive: Özlem Şahin
Product Design Manager: Özge Göksu Tezcan