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Cup

Discover 3 award-winning designs tagged Cup on About Design Magazine.

Sakura Cup

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.

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Amytis Cup

Amytis

Amytis is a porcelain cup designed for hot and cold drinks. The form recalls a cluster of grapes and takes its inspiration from the hanging gardens of Babylon. The rounded surface offers a tactile grip that suggests holding grapes in the hand. The cup holds 200 ml and is presented with a matching glossy plate. Production starts with a plaster mold, into which porcelain clay is poured. Two firings follow, a biscuit firing at 1050 degrees and a glaze firing at 1230 degrees. The finished cup is easy to clean and machine washable.

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Satellite Cup

Satellite

Satellite is an insulated cup designed for use in vehicles. The lid opens and closes through an alternating magnetic attraction system, so the cup can be turned clockwise or counterclockwise. A gentle push holds the water blocking piece in the open or the closed state. The water outlet and the air inlet share one axis, so both parts open and close together. The lid and stopper are made of food grade polypropylene, and the tumbler is made of food grade stainless steel. The simple mechanism allows drivers to use the cup without looking away from the road.

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