The Stroke Inkomishi Yekhofi Ye-Typographic by Yiannis Ghikas

The Stroke Inkomishi Yekhofi Ye-Typographic by Yiannis Ghikas is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Izinto Zasekhishini Competition Category.

IbhulonziIzinto Zasekhishini· 2023

The Stroke Inkomishi Yekhofi Ye-Typographic

by Yiannis Ghikas

Client: Letteres

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Izinto Zasekhishini Category

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The Design

About The Stroke Inkomishi Yekhofi Ye-Typographic

Yakhelwe ngobumba obucolile obumhlophe futhi yaklanywa ngaphansi komgomo wesilinganiso segolide, inkomishi yokubhala iveza uphawu lokubaluleka kwesibhakabhaka ngakho konke ukuphuzela. Le nkomishi iyingxenye yochungechunge lwezinto ezihlobisa nezisebenzayo ezihlanganisa imikhuba yobuciko obuphezulu enemininingwane ecashile kodwa ehlukile kanye nehinti yohlobo. Imiswe ku-Parachute Typefoundry's Centro typeface, le nkomishi ye-typo inikeza umoya ojulile onomphefumulo ngengxube ye-eclectic yohlobo, idizayini yezimboni, nokuhlola okude. Ukuhlonipha isidingo somuntu jikelele sokuxhumana, ubumbano, nokuthula.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

The Stroke Inkomishi Yekhofi Ye-Typographic iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. The Stroke Inkomishi Yekhofi Ye-Typographic ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. The Stroke Inkomishi Yekhofi Ye-Typographic iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: This is an extra fine porcelain product designed under the golden ratio principle to provide aesthetics and functionality that adhere to strict mathematical laws as well as a hands-on balanced experience.
From the proportions of nautilus shells through tree leaves, pine cone seeds or sunflower spirals to the work of trailblazing artists like Le Corbusier and Salvador Dali, the golden ratio conquered the world of aesthetics as a proportion by default pleasing to the eye.
This mug is a typographic object of desire and one that introduces its owner to a symbol of celestial importance across the passage of time, implementing a unique stroke that terminates with a sharp slit into the porcelain.
Dimensions & Packaging: Capacity:325 ml
Packaging: H:12 x W:8 x D:8 (cm)
Packaged weight: 350 g
Weight: 210 g
Dimensions: H 10.0cm (Diameter 8.0cm)

Suitable for use with hot/cold drinks. Microwave safe. Dishwasher safe.
Tags: mug, typography, type, porcelain, golden ratio, at symbol, typographic
Production Technology: Made with extra fine white porcelain. Matte on the outside, glossy on the inside. Letteres (the brand name of these products) signature logo silkscreen printed in silver on the inner side. This mug is delivered inside its own custom box, which is made out of recycled brown, white and black paper. The package includes a booklet with full description, historical references, production process and specifications.
Inspiration: The 'sine qua non’ of digital living thanks to e-mail addresses and social media handles, the at symbol has been proclaimed by Moma as “the defining symbol of the computer age”. This coffee mug provides a deep soulful spirit with an eclectic mix of type, industrial design, and long experimentation. An homage to humanity’s universal need for connectivity, unity, and peace, whilst blessed by the Golden Ratio principle.
Project Duration: Project duration: Two years
Location: Athens, Greece
Operation Flow: Charmingly moulded at the bottom of this premier product, The at symbol offers an excellent excuse to kickstart discussion, a means to address one another with the mug at hand as you lift it up and slowly sip your drink. What are you looking at?
Team Members: Designer: Yiannis Ghikas
Creative Director: Panos Vassiliou
Image Credits: Images and Video by: Math Studio