Curve Glass 饮用玻璃杯 by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2019 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 烘焙用具、餐具、饮具与炊具设计 Competition Category.

铜厨具· 2019

Curve Glass 饮用玻璃杯

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 厨具 Category

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The Design

About Curve Glass 饮用玻璃杯

Curve Glass 是一款杯口带有微微弧形凹槽的饮用玻璃杯。当杯身倾斜时，该凹槽可将吸管固定在正确的方向上，使用者单手即可轻松饮用。搅拌后，同样的凹槽能引导吸管回到原位，在调制饮品时还可用于搁置长柄勺或固定一片水果。洗净后将杯子倒扣放置，凹槽可让残留水分蒸发，有助于防止异味与霉变。此玻璃杯采用模内吹制成型，凹槽以激光切割制成，随后进行最终修整与回炉加热处理。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铜奖

Curve Glass 饮用玻璃杯是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Curve Glass 饮用玻璃杯将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Curve Glass 饮用玻璃杯出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。

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.