Magpie Thermo Jug by Cacica Tang Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design

The international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Cacica Tang for bakeware, tableware, drinkware and cookware design

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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ Magpie Thermo Jug by Cacica Tang, designed for Shanghai Sunsmart International Co.,Ltd., has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The Silver A' Design Award Explained

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Regarding Magpie Thermo Jug

Magpie is a thermo jug designed for daily use in the home. Magpie is offered in two sizes, holding 0.95 litres and 1.6 litres. The body is made of food-grade material and the liner is made of glass, which keeps drinking water safe and residue free. A vacuum process supports heat retention for up to 48 hours. The spout follows the shape of a bird beak and tilts slightly upward to prevent dripping. A gold bird rests on the lid, and four colours are offered: white, orange, pink and green. The form draws attention to the protection of birds.

Award Record

This recognition makes Cacica Tang a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Award

The A' Kitchenware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good kitchenware designs by best kitchenware brands and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to kitchenware designers, product designers, industrial design studios and kitchenware brands from all countries. Typical entries include pots, pans, cutlery, plates, bowls and glasses. The awarded kitchenware designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/kitchenware

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/149532
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/149532
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!149532
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/343398

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Magpie Thermo Jug
Function: Thermo Jug
Category: Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
Discipline: Industrial Design
Industry: Furniture & Home and Food & Hospitality
Colors: Coral, Linen, Light Pink, Burly Wood and Light Salmon
Images: 5
Client: Shanghai Sunsmart International Co.,Ltd.

The Recognition

Laureate: Cacica Tang
Country: China
Recognition: Silver A' Design Award
Edition: 2022 - 2023
Design ID: #149532

Credits

Team: CACICA, XU JIYUAN

Design Details

Unique Properties: This magpie thermo jug is intended to arouse the public awareness of environmental protection. With two optional sizes, small size contains up to 0.95L and large size contains up to 1.6L, this series can meet the daily needs of families. Retaining the key components of traditional Chinese aesthetics, this jug looks unique and modernist which is considered as a good fit to modern home. The impressive craft and safe materials coincide with the quality improvement consciousness of this brand.
Inspiration: Around the world, almost all birds have been protected. Magpies have been loved by Chinese people since ancient times and are also called as the bird of sending good news, a symbol of good luck. The magpie shape is expected to become a part of the design elements of thermo jug for daily use, which not only narrows the distance to consumers and confers a good wish, but also draws public attention to "harmony between humans and birds" and eases harm to birds.
Research: In the early stage of design, we interviewed many families and identified their pain points of using commercially available thermos. We thought over how to avoid these pain points and deliver user-friendly experience in the design process. In view of the vital significance of food safety, we examined the material differences between shell and liner and finalized the best solution.
Challenge: How to make a trade-off between function and aesthetics is considered the biggest challenge in design. The designer disassembled the spout, body and handle, analyzed these components, conceived and recombined them by function and purpose of use, until a unique look was shaped. The ergonomic design guarantees its ease-of-use feature.
Realization and Technology: Food grade body material and glass liner is safe, anti-bacterial and residue-proof. Color options are linked to different moods. The gold bird bears the ornamental value and is more fit to modern home. The food grade body material is safe, anti-bacterial and residue-proof and guards the safety of drinking water. Backed by German insulation liner technology, the lining material is stable and heat-resistant. Coupled with the vacuumizing process, the jug guarantees up to 48 hours of insulation. Color options are linked to different moods, so we designed four color options - white, orange, pink and green.
Operation and Interaction: The spout features the bionic design of beak with a slight upward gesture to prevent water from dripping down the wall of spout when pouring. Soft curves wrapped around the body visually stretch out. In whichever size, user can push the switch and pour water with one hand, and adjust the center of gravity by moving arm, easing the pressure on the wrist and making pouring easier and effortless.
Project Duration and Location: The “Magpie Thermo Jug” project kicked off in Shanghai in December 2020. With efforts made over six months, the project deliverable was presented in July 2021 and made its debut at the China Daily-use Articles Trade Fair in that month.
Specifications: Small size 0.95L, weight: 760g, diameter: 205mm, height: 225mm Large size 1.6L, weight: 930g, diameter: 185mm, height: 305mm Stopper, shell: food-grade PP Seal ring: silicone rubber
Keywords: Thermo jug, Kitchenware, Tableware, Bionic Modeling, Water Jug, Creative Culture, Article for home use