Bronze Furniture Design · 2022
Orinnoro Jar
by Sini Majuri
- A' Design Award 2022 Bronze Winner in Furniture Design
- Awarded April 15, 2022
- CLIENT: Icy Design Oy
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 16,444
- Verification code 14B7872681 · Verify this award
About Orinnoro Jar
Orinnoro is a jar designed for preserving items such as flowers and food. The tall glass object is 65 cm high and is hand shaped in a studio from recycled waste glass. Each jar is blown in a wooden mold, and the color stripes are formed with a modern interpretation of the classic Incalmo glass blowing technique. The rhythm of the glass making process gives every piece a unique color hue. The rough texture of the recycled material is highlighted, and the shadow of the glass shifts with the surrounding light. The design reflects calm Northern aesthetics.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Studio made Orinnoro jar is hand shaped from recycled waste glass with a combination on sustainable thinking and Scandinavian design philosophy. Every jar has unique color hue that is created with a modern interpretation of a classic Incalmo glass blowing technique. The rhythm of the glass making process ensures that each object has a unique play of color.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The jar is 65 cm tall. The glass objects are packed in eco-friendly recycled cardboard packages
- Tags
- glass, jar, vase, studioglass
- Production Technology
- Orinnoro jar is studio made from recycled waste glass. Every jar is shaped by hand and blown in a wooden mold by using ilcalmo glass blowing technique for the color stripes.
- Design Challenge
- The design challenge in the objects is to create voluminous objects that appear light as well as use color in a way that leaves room for the interior of the piece. The challenge in the process is to find the perfect flow for the colors, so that the appearance is remains fresh.
- Project Duration
- The project started in 2021 and was first exhibited in Venice Glass Week 2021 at Bel Air Fine Art Gallery. Orinnoro is also exhibited in the Museum of Fine Arts Eemil, Lapinlahti
- Operation Flow
- The Orinnoro jar is designed to create harmonious moments into everyday life. When the tall jar is opened, it takes time and calmness to place items, such as flowers or food inside it to be preserved. These moments of serenity are rare and valuable in a hectic World. When the light interacts with the glass, the shadow looks vivid and alive because of the recycled materials texture. The shadow of the glass object is also an important part of the piece, because glass material is never static. It reacts to the surrounding light and environment.
- Research
- Preserving the endangered craftsmanship as well as environment by respecting the material are starting points of the design. The object has preserving also as its primary function. The design philosophy is to create high quality everyday objects that hold the value of uniqueness history and provenance. Collection aims to highlight the nature of recycled waste glass in an aesthetic way. Objects appear voluminous yet light in the balance of playfulness serenity and freshness.
- Inspiration
- The recycled waste glass jar is inspired by the Orinniro gorge located in central Finland. The tall shape as well as the color combinations mirror the atmosphere in the silent natural formation. The design philosophy is to reflect the calm Northern aesthetics with the recycled material that questions the relationship of quality and pureness of the glass medium in modern design. The rough texture of the waste glass with impurities is highlighted as a statement.
- Image Credits
- Sofie Jokinen. Helsinki, Finland
Sini Majuri. Helsinki, Finland - Patents
- Sini Majuri, Helsinki Finland