Clay and Sway by Duali Primara Funkcio: Taso de Duali Studio

La dizajno Clay and Sway by Duali Primara Funkcio: Taso de Duali Studio estas tre estimata gajninto de la prestiĝa 2026 Bronza A' Design Award en la Konkursa Kategorio Dezajno de Bakilaro, Manĝilaro, Trinkujaro kaj Kuirilaro.

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Clay and Sway by Duali Primara Funkcio: Taso

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Gajninto de Bronza A' Design Award en la Kategorio Kuirejaj Iloj

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Pri Clay and Sway by Duali Primara Funkcio: Taso

Teksto de Libro: La koncepto de Duali kun la taso Clay and Sway estis krei dialogon inter du kontraŭaj sed harmoniaj elementoj, la malvarma, rigida daŭreco de porcelano (argilo) kun la mola, dinamika movo de kvastoj (svingiĝo). La defio estis desegni objekton, kiu ne nur kuŝus sur la tablo sed vivus sur ĝi. Esploro pri kiel senmova objekto povas esti plenigita per sento de vivo. La mane ŝprucita inkŝablono sur la taso certigas, ke neniuj du tasoj estas iam identaj. La kvastoj poste estas mane ligitaj en la borumitajn aperturojn por certigi puran kaj honestan konekton inter la du materialoj.

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Clay and Sway by Duali Primara Funkcio: Taso estas gajninto de la Bronza A' Design Award, tre prestiĝa rekono donata al elstaraj dezajnoj distingitaj per kreemo, ingenieco kaj sagaco. La Bronzaj gajnintoj estas abunde lertaj kaj frape kreemaj artefaktoj, kiuj aŭtentikigas la vastan sperton, imagpovon kaj elturniĝemon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Clay and Sway by Duali Primara Funkcio: Taso estu tre estimata, admirata kaj ŝatata objekto, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Bronzan A' Design Award enkorpigas plej bonajn praktikojn en arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio, kaj estas bonega pro sia atento al detaloj. Clay and Sway by Duali Primara Funkcio: Taso bonege kontentigas bezonojn, tuŝas dezirojn, ĉarmas sentojn kaj allogas scivolemon.

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Unikaj Ecoj: Clay and Sway mug is a minimalist porcelain canvas, made dramatic with spontaneous, hand splattered ink pattern which ensures no two mugs are ever identical. The half-moon handle has textile tassels which are not merely glued on. The tassels are meticulously threaded and hand-tied into the precision-drilled apertures which are integrated directly into the handle during its formation. This is a first-of-its kind mug which fuses porcelain and textile into a functional coffee mug.
Dimensioj kaj Pakado: The product dimensions with the handle are 292mm x 76mm x 89mm. We used 3D modelling software for prototyping of handle ergonomics and traditional clay modelling to understand weight and balance. The handle’s specific curvature and the tassel’s weight were meticulously calculated and prototyped using 3D modelling to ensure the perfect balance, preventing any tipping or strain on the wrist. Each tassel is hand-tied and cut to precision to maintain the length with the mug body.
Etikedoj: clay and sway, coffeemugcouture, mug with charms, tassels mug, coffee mug with charms
Produkta Teknologio: Our product is entirely handmade from fine porcelain. Each mug is individually hand splattered with glaze which ensures no two mugs are ever identical. Each mug body is individually slip-cast, followed by the manual attachment of its handle. We then drill the handle's apertures before the piece undergoes a patient, multi-day air-drying process. The final assembly is an entirely manual stage: skilled artisans, who specialise in intricate thread work, personally tie every tassel to the cured porcelain, ensuring each mug meets our standards of craftsmanship.
Dizajna Defio: Finding the right textile for the mug that is so functional in use was one of the hardest challenge. Our objective was to identify a material with three key performance attributes - exceptional colorfastness, rapid drying capabilities, and shape retention. After subjecting a wide range of textiles to rigorous and repeated wash cycles, we successfully finalized a specialized thread that meets these demanding criteria, ensuring both the beauty and longevity of the final product.
Esplorado: Our research objective was to understand technical feasibility, see the market uniqueness, check durability and to understand the user experience. Over eight months, we subjected over 20 different types of textile threads to a series of aging tests. The primary test involved repeated washing cycles in a standard washing machine for the colour bleed, shape deformation and drying time. We used 3D modelling software for rapid prototyping of handle ergonomics to understand weight and balance. The handle’s specific curvature and the tassel’s weight were meticulously calculated and prototyped using 3D modelling to ensure the perfect balance, preventing any tipping or strain on the wrist. We then conducted sessions with a curated group of 20 participants, comprising design professionals, home decor enthusiasts, and daily coffee drinkers.
Inspiro: Why must our most-used daily objects be purely utilitarian? Why can’t they possess the sensory richness, the engagement and personality we expect from couture fashion? We envisioned an object that would not just sit on a table, but live on it. The concept was to create a dialogue between two opposing elements, the cool and rigid permanence of porcelain(clay) and the soft, dynamic movement of textiles(sway). An exploration of how a static object can be imbued with a sense of life.
Projekta Daŭro: The ideation of the mug started in July 2024 and the mug was launched in June 2025. The entire mug is handmade in our Duali Studio in India and the textile artisans who specialise in thread work have finished the tassel work in their workshop. Our production is a multi-stage process where semi-finished porcelain bodies are transported to be paired with tassels. They are then packaged back in the studio and are ready for dispatch.
Funkcia Fluo: The function of a mug is to hold a beverage. We transformed its true function from a mundane moment to a sensory experience. The entirely non-adhesive method of attaching the tassels ensures a clean, secure and honest connection between the two materials - porcelain and textile.
Patentoj: This design has an Indian Registration. Indian Registration number is 463008-001.
Teamanoj: Nishi Patel
Devika Mistry
Preeti Nag
Bildaj Kreditoj: All the images, videos and the sound belongs to our in-house Duali Studio team.