Design Quarterly

Giuliano Ricciardi

Mussel Knife

Sunday, 13 September 2026

Iedde

Iedde is a mussel knife made for shelling mussels. The design is a redesign of the grammella, a traditional tool from Taranto, Italy. The handle is shaped to rest inside the palm of the hand. The blade follows the curve of the grip and joins the base. The curved form holds the tool in the correct position, so the hand does not need to be tilted. The blade is laser cut from stainless steel sheet and hardened in an oven. The handle is made of olive wood. Blade and handle are joined by two pins.

Takanori Urata

Cup

Saturday, 12 September 2026

Sakura

He designed the Sakura in order to make efficient use of wooden materials without wasting natural resources. The symmetry shape features curved surfaces that offer a natural both-hands fit and it enhances a beautiful wooden grain. A fine finish of the rim creates a soft reaching to the mouth, which is handmade individually by Japanese traditional craftsmen. The white and beige mixed color rope is decorated as a cup holder with a tiny tied snake knot is an accent of the design not to be simple.

Guangzhou Holike Creative Home Co.,Ltd.

Kitchen Cabinet

Friday, 11 September 2026

HD Mengyin Black Golden

HD Mengyin Black Golden is a kitchen cabinet system inspired by bamboo. The design combines embossed door panels with an imitated bamboo weave pattern and a bamboo node decorative rack, giving a modern kitchen a Chinese character. Folding and rotating side-inserted doors hide a small wine cabinet and an appliance cabinet. An integrated island in food-grade stainless steel joins the washing, cooking, working and display areas for a smooth cooking flow. Silver brushed PET and cross-textured baking lacquer complete the finishes.

Truliva Design

Water Purifier and Faucet

Thursday, 10 September 2026

2 in 1

2 in 1 is a water purifier with an integrated faucet designed for home kitchens. The unit combines purified drinking water and hygienic cleaning water in one product. Advanced filtration and micro bubble cleaning technologies treat the water, while an ultraviolet sterilization light inside the faucet limits bacterial growth. The two handles are marked in different colours so the functions stay easy to tell apart. A full screen display shows water quality, filter service life and sterilization status. The shell is injection moulded and the faucet is made of metal.

Tiago Russo

Cognac Glass

Wednesday, 9 September 2026

The Niall

The Niall is a cognac glass designed to improve nosing and tasting. The glass is made of soda-lime glass, a material that absorbs ethanol vapour from the liquid. A conical depression at the base, named the Vortex Point, controls the flow of the poured spirit and creates a swirl. The bulb curves in and out to slow the rising vapour, giving the glass walls more time to absorb it. A thick base and an elevated stem allow a comfortable grip without warming the drink. Reduced ethanol vapour lets the drinker sense more of the aroma and flavour.

Sisecam

Barware Series

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Estrella

Estrella is a barware series made of automated pressed soda-lime glass. The collection has 11 pieces, including glasses for whiskey, shots, wine, martinis, coupes, cocktails, long drinks and water. The design draws on kaleidoscopic star motifs, and the name Estrella means star in Spanish. Light bends and refracts across the patterned surfaces. The star decorations also create a non-slip surface that is easy to grip. The production method gives the series the strength needed for frequent washing in bars and restaurants, as well as for use at home.

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Iedde

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