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Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari Receives the Platinum A' Design Award for Lena Cookware Set in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari of Korkmaz Mutfak Eşyaları for bakeware, tableware, drinkware and cookware design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Lena Cookware Set by Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari of Korkmaz Mutfak Eşyaları has been granted the Platinum A' Design Award in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Platinum A' Design Award Explained
The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
More About Lena Cookware Set
Lena is an eight-piece cookware set designed for home cooking. The set includes pots of 18, 20 and 26 centimetres, a 26 centimetre pan and matching lids. Each lid holds a stainless steel strip with holes of different sizes, so food can be strained without extra tools. The lid can be rotated to close the perforated sections and keep steam inside the body. The body and the lids have rounded contours and a scratch-resistant ceramic coating that is easy to clean. Heat-resistant Bakelite handles provide a comfortable grip.
About Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari
Korkmaz is a Turkey-based kitchenware brand that designs and manufactures products in the categories of cookware, tableware, and small home appliances. Established in 1972, the brand serves a wide range of users, from home cooks to professional kitchens. Its product range includes stainless steel pots, pans, teapots, coffee makers, and air fryers. Korkmaz prioritizes user experience, functionality, and sustainability throughout its production and design processes. With a broad distribution network both domestically and internationally, Korkmaz aims to provide practical solutions that support everyday life.
About Korkmaz Mutfak Eşyaları
Korkmaz has one goal: to develop and produce the world’s best cooking products. Today, more than ever, quality and fine craftsmanship remain the cornerstone of our production.
Award Record
This recognition makes Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari of Korkmaz Mutfak Eşyaları 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/165517
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/165517
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!165517
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/359537
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.korkmazstore.com.tr/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Lena Cookware Set
- Function
- Cookware Set
- Category
- Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Food & Hospitality
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Dark Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Black and Silver
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Korkmaz Mutfak Esyalari
- Country
- Turkiye
- Brand
- Korkmaz Mutfak Eşyaları
- Recognition
- Platinum A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #165517
Credits
- Team
- Kerim Korkmaz, Gokhan Simsek, Gamze Ugurlukisi, Pelin Doganay, Mucahit Barug, Talip Sahin, Berke Guler
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Lena cookware set features a scratch-resistant, high-heat ceramic coating that adds both functional and aesthetic value. This coating makes cleaning easier, while the stainless steel lid and handles provide a unique look. Ergonomically designed handles offer a comfortable grip, and the lid and body are specially designed for easy straining without the need for additional tools. The organic design language is created by the rounded contours of the body and lid.
- Inspiration
- Made from completely natural materials and produced using eco-friendly technology, the Lena pot features an extra-resistant, high-temperature ceramic coating that allows for the preparation of delicious meals with minimal use of oil. Its specially designed body and perforated lid aim to differentiate the product by making straining easier. The product’s clean lines and smooth, elegant form are the result of a design process focused on simplicity and refinement.
- Research
- The product aims to differentiate itself by adding a straining function, rather than relying on conventional pots. This is achieved through the design of holes in different sizes and a specially tailored body. The adjustable positioning of these holes also allows for controlling steam release, adding another functional feature to the product. Additionally, Lena prefers differentiation in materials, using a ceramic coating that ensures hygiene, ease of cleaning, and an environmentally friendly design.
- Challenge
- While designing the product, the aim was not only to achieve an aesthetic appearance but also to ensure its functionality, setting it apart from other products on the market.
- Realization and Technology
- The product is made using eco-friendly technology with a ceramic coating. Additionally, the lid features a steel strip with holes of different sizes on opposite sides, facilitating the straining function.
- Operation and Interaction
- The design of the Lena pot, with its body and lid shape, allows for easy straining without the need for any additional tools. The steel strip on the lid has holes of different sizes at specific points. This design facilitates easy straining while also allowing steam to escape through these holes. If cooking is to be done without steam release, the lid can be rotated so that the perforated sections close off inside the body. The rounded, heat-resistant Bakelite handles provide an ergonomic grip, ensuring comfortable handling.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in June 2023 in İstanbul and finished in June 2024 in İstanbul.
- Specifications
- The ease of straining provided by the product, along with the adjustable hole sizes and placements, allows the user to control both the straining and steam release processes. This feature strengthens the relationship between the product and the user. The Lena cookware set consists of 8 pieces: 18, 20, and 26 cm pots, a 26 cm pan, and their corresponding lids.
- Keywords
- pot, straining, steam, stainless steel, ceramic coating
