The rEvolution Wine Glass is Sipped and Set Askew
Amelia Roblin — January 5, 2012 — Art & Design
References: jakobsendesign & yankodesign
Patrons were intrigued when chic restaurants began serving drinks in stemless wineglasses, and I'm sure that a similar reaction would too arise should the rEvolution Wine Glass find its way into bars.
Interestingly, this peculiar piece of stemware comprises most of the parts of a typical glass chalice. Martin Jakobsen's vessel consists of a gorgeous spherical cup with a smooth circular opening, a slender stock and a flat base. But each of these features has been sculpted in a way rather unlike the archetype.
The rim of the rEvolution Wine Glass has been asymmetrically placed, the footing has been integrated into the side of the bowl and the stem sticks out of the tumbler parallel to the tabletop. Although the unique composition may seem arbitrary at first glance, the new configuration enables easy drinking, steady setting and painless pouring.
Interestingly, this peculiar piece of stemware comprises most of the parts of a typical glass chalice. Martin Jakobsen's vessel consists of a gorgeous spherical cup with a smooth circular opening, a slender stock and a flat base. But each of these features has been sculpted in a way rather unlike the archetype.
The rim of the rEvolution Wine Glass has been asymmetrically placed, the footing has been integrated into the side of the bowl and the stem sticks out of the tumbler parallel to the tabletop. Although the unique composition may seem arbitrary at first glance, the new configuration enables easy drinking, steady setting and painless pouring.
Trend Themes
1. Disruptive Barware - Innovative designs for glasses and drinking vessels that cater to customer preferences, offering a unique experience.
2. Asymmetric Glassware - The move towards asymmetric design in glassware, which can provide new aesthetic experiences to consumers.
3. Functional Stemless Glasses - The rise of stemless glasses as a trendy and functional alternative to traditional wine glasses.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Restaurants and bars can benefit from offering unique drinking experiences to their customers through innovative barware.
2. Design - Designers can explore new ways of creating functional and aesthetically-pleasing glassware by playing with asymmetry, shape and structure.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturers can optimize production processes to cater to the growing demand for innovative glassware made with new materials and techniques.
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