Primeval Expressions Water and Spirit Glasses by Mateja Krašovec Pogorelcnik |
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| DESIGN NAME: Primeval Expressions PRIMARY FUNCTION: Water and Spirit Glasses INSPIRATION: An egg - the most absolute natural shape. A drop of liquid. Symbiosis of two natural materials: crystal glass and ancient wood - xylite. Preservation of natural and cultural heritage. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Simple egg-shaped crystal glasses cut in a sloped shape. They joyfully rock on their roundness while maintaining the stability through thoughtful arrangement of materials. Complemented by softly designed coasters from walnut or xylite for single or three glasses, an elegant ellipse-shaped walnut tray for ten glasses and a finger-food tray. Glasses can be used also without coasters. The integrity of the story is presented by additional elements of the gift packaging. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Glasses can be used with coasters or without them. With their rocking they create a relaxed and fun atmosphere while conforming perfectly to your palm when held. Thin, elegant, light trays are nice to hold in hands to serve finger food and aperitifs, especially cognac. When the trays lie on the smooth table surface, they are rotatable owing to the special form of the cross sections, fine surface treatment of the wood and balanced centre of gravity. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in May 2008, when the glass shape was developed by Mateja Krasovec Pogorelcnik in the designers workshop in cooperation with Glass Factory Rogaska, Slovenia. The shape was model protected and later developed in Primeval Expressions Collection by Stories Design trademark. The collection is already in production and prepared for the market. All pieces are made in Slovenia by Slovenian glass and wood masters. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The glass is a result of teamwork of experienced glass masters of Glass Factory Rogaska, Slovenia. It is hand made by the traditional glass-blowing method of top quality crystal, with typical gloss and a rich metallic sound. Xylite and walnut coasters and trays are handmade by skilled wood artisans. Xylite is a rare, 2,5 million years old wood with a high aesthetic value, from the mines of Velenje, Slovenia. As it is very sensitive, xylite can only be processed by the most experienced workers. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Glasses are smaller - 0,5 dl, or bigger - 1 dl, from lead or fine crystal, with coasters made of xylite or walnut. Different packaging in gift boxes from the Stories Design trademark are completed with an enclosed booklet of short artistic stories on the design background and a certificate, both of which are meant to raise awareness on the meaning and mission of the design, handicrafts, and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. TAGS: crystal, glass, egg, drop, xylite, walnut, rocking, spirits, aperitif, cognac, primeval expressions RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The product should represent xylite in the most expressive, sensitive, natural and useful way: made from one piece of material, softly handmade, with silky touch. Due to its dark colour and characteristic wood structure, this material looks very elegant in combination with crystal glass. The result is simply designed egg-shaped glass in symbiosis with xylite coaster that looks like a shadow of the glass. The simplicity is kept also at trays: they are rotatable due to their smooth elliptic shape. CHALLENGE: The product should awake primeval feelings in us: contact with nature, simplicity of life, the search for balance and harmony. Considering this fact an egg-shape is a major challenge to research and apply in an appropriate, balanced way. Made from crystal glass, no edges contained, it works as a natural lens reflecting the surrounding, what is another challenge for photographer. Taking representative photos to catch the impression in reality is very complex. ADDED DATE: 2015-02-28 19:34:42 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image =1: Photographer Steklarna Rogaška, Primeval Expressions - Xylite, 2008 Image =2: Photographer Uroš Abram, Primeval Expressions - Walnut, 2011 Image =3: Photographer Tomo Jeseničnik, Primeval Expressions - Cognac, 2009 Image =4: Photographer Mateja Krašovec Pogorelčnik, Primeval Expressions - Aperitif Tray, 2013 Image =4: Photographer Mateja Krašovec Pogorelčnik, Primeval Expressions - Aperitif and Finger-food Trays, 2013 Video: Photographers Milan Simčič, Mateja Krašovec Pogorelčnik, Assembly Tomo Čonkaš, 2015 |
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NAME: Stories Design PROFILE: Stories Design d.o.o. is a start-up company with registered brand Stories Design, started by designer and co-founder Mateja Krašovec Pogorelčnik. Stories Design represents top quality products of useful modern design and thus promotes local natural conditions and both cultural and historical characteristics. A unique feature of the brand are the original short stories and haiku collections that accompany the design collections. The artistic texts are based on the designer’s initial points and thus create a basis for a more intense perception and deeper understanding of the design. Values: - respect for nature, human, harmony, uniqueness, rarity, fragility and quality, - recognition of great design, potentials of natural and cultural heritage, materials and human creativity, - joy to share stories, materials, ideas, solutions, emotions, feelings and thoughts with people from around the world. Primeval Expressions is the first Stories Design’s collection that is completely prepared for the market. The company is looking intensively for resellers and outlets around the world, also the investors, to realize progressive development program. |
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Primeval Expressions Water and Spirit Glasses by Mateja Krašovec Pogorelcnik is Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, 2014 - 2015.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Mateja Krašovec Pogorelcnik. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Mateja Krašovec Pogorelcnik. |
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