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Bear Hug Bottle Chiller/Ice Bucket by Clive and Tina Bullivant |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
CB: I like designs to be fun as well as practical. Wine coolers come in a wide variety of designs and materials but most of these are either purely functional or in a classical tradition. I wanted something modern for less formal situations.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
CB: I wanted to use the purpose of the product as a theme for the aesthetic. It is part of a range of work called 'Polar' referencing the arctic and natural world.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
CB: I would hope to license the design for further development and production.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
CB: The initial concept was completed in a matter of days, however research and development to choose the correct materials and ergonomics meant that the project was completed over 3 months.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
CB: This was completed for CNBconcepts as part of a wider range of tableware.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
CB: I would hope to lease the rights.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
CB: I am an award winning silversmith as well as a product designer and have always specialised in dining and tableware so this type of work is natural tome.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
CB: I have always admired some of the products produced by Alessi, and have an academic interest in the work of the Memphis group.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
CB: I aimed this piece at a 25 to 35 age group who enjoy wine and social dining.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
CB: The use of characterisation as part of the aesthetic is different to other designs, and the use of a polycarbonate shell filled with silicon keeps weigh down whilst retaining the temperature better than glass or metal.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
CB: Bear Hug is an obvious choice referencing the polar bear grip and promoting the idea of security when carrying it.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
CB: I work with Rhinocerous for CAD programmes and render with Flamingo.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
CB: Visual impact and the thermal properties the design has.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
CB: This design is entirely mine.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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