Speculative Vase
2182 Vessel

Speculative Vase for Xiangzhi Zhao

In a contemporary era rich with materialism, how to make people enjoy the taste earnestly and meticulously through the design is the problem this design intends to solve. This wine glass is designed with a stopper to divide the whole body into two parts. The hollow area inside can be filled with wine when the stopper is removed. And when the stopper is restored, the glass can only provide the volume for three or four sips. The point of opposites unity in this design lies in the fact that two drinking glasses with significantly different volumes are sold at the same price.

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2182 Vessel by Xiangzhi Zhao
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Unique Properties

The wine glass is designed with the feature of big opening shared by the four types of glasses, which can enable the aroma to be quickly diffused. I hope to mobilize the user's senses as much as possible with more attraction from the perspectives of smell and taste. The depth of the upper part is designed as per the extremely shallow state of the Tazza cup. The Tazza cup was regarded as a symbol of social status in Italy during the 16th century. To drink from such a shallow glass without spillage, the superb craftsmanship as well as the user's attention on the drink itself are also indispensable.

Tags

enjoy, experience, drinking, speculative, smell

Production Technology

Vessel made of ceramic materials

Design Challenge

The wine glass is designed to specially contain the premium champagne. The shape is designed by reference to four glass shapes of "Patera", "Kylix", "Tazza cup" and "champagne coupe".

Project Duration

The project started in October 2021 in London and finished in February 2022 in Jingdezhen.

Operation Flow

The drinking process will consist of two stages: the stage in the shallow upper part and the stage in the deep lower part. When the drinker starts to enjoy the wine in the upper part, the large opening of the glass can help the aroma diffuse more quickly to agitate the olfactory experience. When enjoying the wine in the lower part, because the small diameter in the middle can reduce the oxidation rate of the wine so that the taste will not be changed.

Research

The speculative design attempts to encourage the drinkers to more focus on the drinking process with a better drinking experience through the ceramic structure.

Inspiration

Since the shape of wine glass will bring influence on the user's sense of taste and smell, I’ve studied various existing wine glasses during the design to decide on the shape and the wine type it’s suitable to contain.

Project Overview

2182 Vessel Speculative Vase has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

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Xiangzhi Zhao was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work 2182 Vessel Speculative Vase.

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Introducing the 2182 Vessel: A Speculative Vase Designed by Xiangzhi Zhao

London, February 2022 - Xiangzhi Zhao unveils the 2182 Vessel, a revolutionary wine glass designed to enhance the drinking experience through its unique form and function.


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