Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly

Design Quarterly featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Cali

The Cali glassware series, a creation by Officina Endorfino, blends personality with functionality. Its stackable design not only extends the product line but also subtly evokes the elegance of a chalice. The series features three distinct sizes, all crafted from borosilicate glass. This material allows for various color combinations and its unique properties create captivating reflections, playing with perceptions of volume, weight, and gravity. Additionally, the product packaging is made from recycled cardboard.

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Yin Mo Star Kui

Yin Mo Star Kui is a four piece Chinese knife set designed for home kitchens. Each blade is made of composite steel with a multilayer structure. A high carbon steel core keeps the edge sharp, while a low carbon steel surface layer resists corrosion. Hot forging at 1040 degrees Celsius and cold forging at minus 196 degrees Celsius improve strength and toughness. The forged surface is slightly rough, which reduces contact with sticky food. The handle has a concave grip area and balanced weight for comfort during long use. The black and silver finish carries a classic Taotie pattern.

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Lena

Lena is an eight-piece cookware set designed for home cooking. The set includes pots of 18, 20 and 26 centimetres, a 26 centimetre pan and matching lids. Each lid holds a stainless steel strip with holes of different sizes, so food can be strained without extra tools. The lid can be rotated to close the perforated sections and keep steam inside the body. The body and the lids have rounded contours and a scratch-resistant ceramic coating that is easy to clean. Heat-resistant Bakelite handles provide a comfortable grip.

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Zoey

Zoey is a glassware collection designed for everyday use. The collection includes a whiskey tumbler, two long drink glasses, and a tea glass with a matching saucer. The design is inspired by the vertical forms of Gothic architecture and the geometry of rib vaults. Engraved lines cross each surface and create a subtle play of light. The pieces are made from soda lime glass using the press blown technique. Controlled forming gives balanced wall thickness for durability and a comfortable grip. Zoey brings an architectural character to the table setting.

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Spiral of Life

In a fusion of mathematical structure and kinetic art, the Spiral of Life project presents a new direction for Kiriko glassware. This work captures the organic fluctuation of nature within a glass medium. The development originated from a collaboration between the designer and Ree, a paint dancer. By translating Fibonacci sequences into movement, Ree provided the conceptual framework for the design. Through 8 to 13 and 13 to 21 spiral ratios, the artisan connects traditional craft with biomathematics. The resulting harmony offers a rhythmic experience reflecting the natural pulse of the world.

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Joy

Joy is a series of drinking glasses designed for a wide range of beverages. The series includes stemmed and stemless forms, from a shot glass of 74 mm in height to a champagne glass of 222 mm in height. Joy is made of soda glass with the automatic press method, and the single-piece press mold keeps production efficient. The form is inspired by the dried paradise palm fruit and combines natural and geometric lines. Linear engravings create a texture that is comfortable to hold. The open mouth shape also suits hot beverages.

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