Diamond Wine Trivet Storage and display by Mark Britton and Alice Kim |
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| DESIGN NAME: Diamond Wine Trivet PRIMARY FUNCTION: Storage and display INSPIRATION: We were initially drawn to wine because of the presentation and shared experience. Because of this, we were inspired to create wine storage that encouraged a communal experience and elevated presentation of new wines; one that involved the host enjoying their time with their guests wherever they chose to be. The Diamond Wine Trivet's mid-century modern look is actually inspired by tartrates or "wine diamonds", a potassium bitartrate crystal that separates out of wine during the aging process. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Diamond Wine Trivet's is made in white oak and shaped to cradle 6 bottles with up-turned edges so that it is easily moved with its companions. The Diamond Wine Trivet was designed with scaling and multi-function in mind- It can be used to stack and keep bottles on their side as wine is meant to be stored, or spread them out for display and selection. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The Diamond Wine Trivet is for tabletop storage and sharing. Either side may be used and it can be stacked in conjunction with other Diamond Wine Trivets to house and share wine. Upturned edges on its sides allow for easy pickup and manipulation of stacked wine bottles. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: Started October 2015 and finished in December 2015 in Orange County California. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: A solid slab of American white oak CNC milled and hand finished with Odie's Wood Butter. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Length-14 inches (355.6 mm) Width- 10 inches (254 mm) Height- 2 inches (50.8 mm) TAGS: wine rack, wine storage, wine tray, trivet, home accessory, oak, wood, wine diamond, diamond wine trivet RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The research that was conducted started with a competitive analysis of wine storage in the market. We examined a broad range of price-points, materials, designs, and functions. Our objective was to catalog how previous bottle storage had best enhanced the communal experience and presentation of wine. With a head full of wine storage facts and a glass full of inspiration, we sketched with the goal of creating simple and elegant storage that was inspired by our past positive experiences. After the sketches went through a rigorous critique and debate we began to experiment with prototypes that allowed for greater facilitation of our objectives. We received qualitative feedback on those prototypes from a focus group that concentrated on people’s memorable experiences with wine. This lead us to an unexpected but wine-inspired form-factor that allowed for easy movement and to use American White Oak, also used in the making of wine barrels. Through experimentation and design iterations, it was discovered that The Diamond Wine Trivet’s design and unique exposure of wood grain could only be achieved with the aid of a CNC milling machine. It is made and hand-finished in Orange County, Southern California with US sourced materials to ensure social responsibility. CHALLENGE: Initially, the biggest challenge was to create an object that facilitated wine sharing and presentation. Previous wine storage was either too static or too clumsy. With no sign-posts to follow, we had to experiment with ways to create an object that both complimented the experience of wine tasting and allowed for easy movement and storage. After we decided the basic use and function, the next challenge was to show off the luxurious grain and closed cellular structure for which wine makers originally prized white oak for. After several attempts at creating the final design through traditional methods, it was discovered that the open angle needed to safely cradle wine bottles could only be accomplished through a modern CNC machine. All pointing to our final challenge of dusting off our 3D modeling skills, purchasing a CNC machine, and creating our final vision. ADDED DATE: 2017-02-21 17:08:15 TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Mark Britton and Alice Kim IMAGE CREDITS: Image 1: Photographer:Mark Britton Image 2: Photographer Mark Britton Image 3: Photographer Mark Britton Image 4: Photographer Mark Britton Image 5: Photographer Mark Britton |
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NAME: Multiply Studio PROFILE: Mark Britton and Alice Kim started Multiply Studio in 2016 to design and make premium, California-modern home accessories responsibly made in the US. They have a passion for honest, premium home accessories and love creating useful, beautiful things that contribute to the world. They are inspired by the natural and man-made environment in Southern California, the reemergence of US manufacturing and the return to responsible sourcing and production. Multiply Studio is conscious effort to provide the best US-sourced, modern home goods; a way for people to know what is in their products and how they were created without sacrificing quality, their health, the environment or their good taste. Every piece is thoughtfully designed and hand-crafted in Southern California. |
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Diamond Wine Trivet Storage and Display by Mark Britton and Alice Kim is Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, 2016 - 2017.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Mark Britton and Alice Kim. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Mark Britton and Alice Kim. |
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