Nicho Multifunctional cup by Melika Ziba |
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| DESIGN NAME: Nicho PRIMARY FUNCTION: Multifunctional cup INSPIRATION: The real story inspired us to come up with this cup. we observed our colleagues during our break times in a workshop. They commonly preferred to watch some videos after their drink; for this purpose, they lent their phones against their cups, but their phones fell and disrupted their break after a few seconds. It was surprising to see repetitive conduct every day, and it made us think about possible solutions. This was the first spark to combine the user demands and come up with this multifunctional cup. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This distinct cup emphasizes considering the usage scenario. It has a part like a shelf that is dedicated to putting a spoon, chocolate, etc. on it to help better table design. The cup’s shape has been designed in a way that reduces the cooling time as it is angled, and this affords a greater rim to assist the drink gets cold faster. In addition, some people are willing to use the cup as a stand for leaning their phones against it; So, a small niche has been considered to fulfill this demand. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: This ceramic cup is an easy-to-hold and multifunctional product. The user can enjoy the amenities of this product before, while, and after using it. The embedded edge provides a place for cutlery or chocolate, moreover, it can function as a mobile holder. What distinguishes this cup is that it is not just simply a cup, which makes it a phenomenon that stimulates the user to have one. Furthermore, giving the user multiple values and features all in a single product is worthwhile. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in August 2020 in Iran and finished in August 2021. It was presented as an Academic project in August 2021. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: This cup is made of ceramic, and the surface finishing is in two glossy and matte texture versions. Its natural and warm texture makes the user feels good while holding it. The ceramic molding method is challenging because these asymmetric products need a multi-part mold. on the other hand, it is affordable and produces an appealing outcome. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Cup Dimension: 89.6 x 89.6 x 120.5 mm, 195g, 205 ml TAGS: Cup, holder, drinkware, ceramic, observation, experience, scenario RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The double-diamond method has been used as the design method. First, valuable data was gathered with the help of observations and questionnaires. Then, storyboards and personas were used as data representation methods. The product was defined as a multifunctional product that could fulfill different needs while their journey of using it. The manufacturing process started after the prototyping step, different finishes were applied to the final products, and the last evaluation was done. CHALLENGE: The asymmetric shape of this cup makes it difficult to mold. It is especially challenging to achieve stable quality when producing many products. One challenging factor was considering the right size for the edge that neither makes the phone falls nor makes the washing process hard. The other concern was considering the Right dimension for the prototype and estimating the size adjustments and tolerances while the molding process. ADDED DATE: 2022-03-30 20:14:15 TEAM MEMBERS (3) : Melika Ziba, Mohammad Salimian and Reyhaneh Khodaverdi IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Photographer Reyhaneh Khodaverdi, 2022 Image #2: Photographer Reyhaneh Khodaverdi, 2022 Image #3: Photographer Reyhaneh Khodaverdi, 2022 Image #4: Photographer Reyhaneh Khodaverdi, 2022 Image #5: Photographer Reyhaneh Khodaverdi, 2022 |
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Nicho Multifunctional Cup by Melika Ziba is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, 2021 - 2022.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Melika Ziba. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Melika Ziba. |
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