Concept 1:
In our first decanter concept we tried to incorporate a standing stone shape to the design. Our reason for this was to completely step away from the traditional decanter style. The sharp lines creating a more rock like structure.
The same was done to the jug and glasses (the glasses having a rounder feel to them, as to affiliate ergonomics for the hand).
On the edge of all the structures we wanted to etch ogham markings onto the glass, to continue the standing stone theme and also to add some character to them. In the case of the glasses these marking serve a purpose, indicating the levels of whiskey and water to add.
Concept 2:
For this concept we went for an ergonomic approach, creating a glass which is designed to fit comfortably in the contours of someone’s hand. The shape of these glasses have been inspired by the shape of an oysters shell (the Galway oyster festival).
For the decanter we decided to keep the curves similar to the glasses, and found that the shape of an old mandolin to fit perfectly with it’s form. So we based its design around that. For the stopper we added some technical aspects to its design, a measure for the amount of water, which should be added to the whiskey, are made into the stopper. But taking advice from the lecturers, we decided to scrap this idea, as people have individual preferences when it comes to drink.
Concept 3:
For our third decanter, we looked to the past and got ideas from Celtic utensils, such as their horn drinking cup. Keeping the shape of the utensil, we tried to apply a more contempory feel and look to it.
The stopper was designed to continue the form of the decanter and to blend in with its whole shape.
For the glasses, we followed the same curve as the decanter. But we did not want to directly copy the horn cup, so we made some dramatic aesthetic changes to the lip, base and length.
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