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One Perfect Cup
The Utopik Design Lab have done it! They’ve taken our entire collected evolution of cup-making and holding of drink history and combined it into one cup. One cup to hold them all. This is “One Glass for Every Drink” and it’s made to work for everyone. It of course tends to the four main glass-specific types of drink: water, cognac, wine, and champagne. It uses the same head and a different base for each of these. Sounds lovely doesn’t it? Let’s have a sip or two and converse.
This isn’t the first interchangeable base cup we’ve had here on Yanko, and it wont be the last. It’s a fantastic idea and deserving of a slew of attempts at it in order to make it perfect. Here’s one with some really fabulous ideas, and rather elegant ones if I do say so myself.
And while we’re at it, I’ve got to say that my favorite drink glass in the world must be the snifter – looked after here closely by that cognac glass on it’s side. Very sassy. Very nice. Very on it’s side where it definitely aught to be, havin a great time.
Designer: Utopik Design Lab
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Kellye says
Why is the champagne base designed so you can't set it down on a table?
Chris Thomas says
because its sleek and obviously since its not out of a screw top bottle or a big box you dont understand
Boo Radley says
Elitist tw@t.
David Allen says
Chris, it seems you very clearly understand absolutely nothing about champagne or the consumption thereof. Troll elsewhere.
Lisa says
Agreed. That's a terribly shaped glass for champagne!
casstic says
i like how chris's words were obviously not sarcasm at all whatsoever
stitch says
Oh yes because thats what is important in the world. I hope you choke on that cork.
Kateweb says
Champagne is not generally a sit down drink, it tends to be served at parties , or to couples in hotels who would likly empty the glas before setting it down.
Logan Thomas says
Conceivably, you would simply use the base of the wine glass as the base of the Champagne glass… should you choose to do so. "Think outside the box," as Chris above might say…
c'e nessuno says
that makes it the wineglass….its the same glass minus the (wine glass) base. did you not notice?
Sir Wallace the date says
well, this stem creates the advantage for the heavy drink and his or her mate. For the lite weight of the two is unable to place the champagne down, thus must drink vigorously to have the ability to use both hands once again, eventually leading in a quick intoxication and date rape. That is the purpose of these outstanding contemporary glass: date rape
Mjs says
Actually its shaped that way because some champainge flutes are meant to be placed in a tall vase like container when not in use. They look reminiscent of flowers in a vase when several are set down. Otherwise they are just held and not put on a table by themselves.
livy says
you guys argue to much
XDDDD
CodY says
My thoughts exactly
Andrew says
I'm guessing it's for a social event where people will be walking around talking.
Kellye says
Why is the champagne base designed so you can't set it down on a table?
Chris Thomas says
because its sleek and obviously since its not out of a screw top bottle or a big box you dont understand
Boo Radley says
Elitist tw@t.
David Allen says
Chris, it seems you very clearly understand absolutely nothing about champagne or the consumption thereof. Troll elsewhere.
Lisa says
Agreed. That's a terribly shaped glass for champagne!
casstic says
i like how chris's words were obviously not sarcasm at all whatsoever
john says
Troll….REALLY!?!? You are a SNOB. Listen to yourself. This is an absurd argument-
your mothers wife says
TROLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
stitch says
Oh yes because thats what is important in the world. I hope you choke on that cork.
Josiah Brim says
Wow there are great wines from screw caps and boxes a like! I very much enjoy a casual wine that will never be corked! I agree it's slick and enjoy the glass very much so. Though that's a low blow throwing screw caps and boxes under the bus!
Kateweb says
Champagne is not generally a sit down drink, it tends to be served at parties , or to couples in hotels who would likly empty the glas before setting it down.
Théo de Belgeonne says
Some might say “who would ever put a champagne glass down anyway!” – Personally, i tend to think it is nice to have a base or even a tiny trivet, however small, it's pleasant to hold – as opposed to the lollypop feeling i would get from holding the Champ's glass here! – and to stand it down , at some point, without the risk of it rolling away – yes a slight design flaw i think. but all very jolly all the same.
Logan Thomas says
Conceivably, you would simply use the base of the wine glass as the base of the Champagne glass… should you choose to do so. “Think outside the box,” as Chris above might say…
c'e nessuno says
that makes it the wineglass….its the same glass minus the (wine glass) base. did you not notice?
Sir Wallace the date says
well, this stem creates the advantage for the heavy drink and his or her mate. For the lite weight of the two is unable to place the champagne down, thus must drink vigorously to have the ability to use both hands once again, eventually leading in a quick intoxication and date rape. That is the purpose of these outstanding contemporary glass: date rape
Mjs says
Actually its shaped that way because some champainge flutes are meant to be placed in a tall vase like container when not in use. They look reminiscent of flowers in a vase when several are set down. Otherwise they are just held and not put on a table by themselves.
livy says
you guys argue to much
XDDDD
Oded says
COOL DESIGN. NO NEED FOR A BASE FOR THE CHAMPAGNE VERSION. HOLD IT AS LONG AS THE BOTLE IS NOT DRIED OUT.
Troy says
It's an interesting exercise, and the stemware is attractive, but it just wouldn't attract more sophisticated wine drinkers. To appreciate different kinds of wine such as red, white, and sparkling, you really need a different shaped bowl for each. This is why a champagne flute is tall and narrow, a red wine glass is wide and bulbous, and white lies somewhere in the middle. The design looks like it would work for water or white wine, and perhaps liquor, but would leave red wine little room for the bouquet to develop, and would disperse the effervescence of the sparkling wine too quickly, leaving it flat. It just wouldn't work. Sorry.
Brad says
Nice, thank you. I feel like people who really care about wine would be like, "screw this," or something like that. And people who don't drink wine all the time, or champagne, or cognac, would be like, "N/A," or something like that. I'm the latter, so I would only use water glasses. And, come on, water glasses can look like anything they want, as long as they have a big bowl and a place in which to place your lips. For instance, a lava lamp, drained out, would suffice.
The point is, wine drinkers hate this, as explained by Troy better than myself. And the other people who drink wine out of a box, like myself, wouldn't waste their money or their mind on it.
casstic says
well i think it's cute.
but probably would just stick with the $4-for-20 wine glasses i have.
Fjord says
I was thinking the same thing. Also, I'm not too sure about cognac, but I know that brandy (it's cousin), needs a much larger ballooned glass, although the mouth is about the right size.
@TheFlintSkinny says
Definitely a clever idea. Wouldn't want to own them because it would be a pain to constantly switch, but I like the way you're thinkin'.
Emmanuel says
Nicely done.
(but unfortunately the shape seems also very important for the flavor of a drink, and that's perhaps why there are "wine glass" and so on)
Andrew says
I'm guessing it's for a social event where people will be walking around talking.
Golan says
I am assuming the Champaign and wine base are interchangeable.
Troy says
It's an interesting exercise, and the stemware is attractive, but it just wouldn't attract more sophisticated wine drinkers. To appreciate different kinds of wine such as red, white, and sparkling, you really need a different shaped bowl for each. This is why a champagne flute is tall and narrow, a red wine glass is wide and bulbous, and white lies somewhere in the middle. The design looks like it would work for water or white wine, and perhaps liquor, but would leave red wine little room for the bouquet to develop, and would disperse the effervescence of the sparkling wine too quickly, leaving it flat. It just wouldn't work. Sorry.
Brad says
Nice, thank you. I feel like people who really care about wine would be like, “screw this,” or something like that. And people who don't drink wine all the time, or champagne, or cognac, would be like, “N/A,” or something like that. I'm the latter, so I would only use water glasses. And, come on, water glasses can look like anything they want, as long as they have a big bowl and a place in which to place your lips. For instance, a lava lamp, drained out, would suffice.
The point is, wine drinkers hate this, as explained by Troy better than myself. And the other people who drink wine out of a box, like myself, wouldn't waste their money or their mind on it.
casstic says
well i think it's cute.
but probably would just stick with the $4-for-20 wine glasses i have.
Fjord says
I was thinking the same thing. Also, I'm not too sure about cognac, but I know that brandy (it's cousin), needs a much larger ballooned glass, although the mouth is about the right size.
@TheFlintSkinny says
Definitely a clever idea. Wouldn't want to own them because it would be a pain to constantly switch, but I like the way you're thinkin'.
msvanessab says
I love this design, however I'm not sure why I'm forced to hold the champagne the entire time I'm drinking it. The cognac is very clever, and overall it has a very unique touch of class that isn't over the top or 'elitist.' Very nice!
Emmanuel says
Nicely done.
(but unfortunately the shape seems also very important for the flavor of a drink, and that's perhaps why there are “wine glass” and so on)
Golan says
I am assuming the Champaign and wine base are interchangeable.
msvanessab says
I love this design, however I'm not sure why I'm forced to hold the champagne the entire time I'm drinking it. The cognac is very clever, and overall it has a very unique touch of class that isn't over the top or 'elitist.' Very nice!
vincent says
i'm thinking strong magnets would be wonderful for this. o;
vincent says
i'm thinking strong magnets would be wonderful for this. o;
cyc4015 says
i say ditch the champagne handle, since the shape is so important, and make a mug handle.
raajness says
second the mug idea
cyc4015 says
i say ditch the champagne handle, since the shape is so important, and make a mug handle.
raajness says
second the mug idea
kmyk says
This is like snap cups http://www.yankodesign.com/2007/06/08/snap-cups-b...
I agree with the above posters, if you really don't care if your glass helps to accentuate the flavour of the wine/champagne, why not just drink it from a mug? no need to buy more glasses
kmyk says
This is like snap cups http://www.yankodesign.com/2007/06/08/snap-cups-b...
I agree with the above posters, if you really don't care if your glass helps to accentuate the flavour of the wine/champagne, why not just drink it from a mug? no need to buy more glasses
Design Gangsta says
Looks cheap.
fros0072 says
I don't mean to simply disagree, but honestly, what about this design "looks cheap?"
LjB says
might not be ready for mass production but the novelty shows promise of ingenuity
Design Gangsta says
Looks cheap.
fros0072 says
I don't mean to simply disagree, but honestly, what about this design “looks cheap?”
Flex-idea says
Simply wonderful!!!! Good idea, good shape! Very stylish
LjB says
might not be ready for mass production but the novelty shows promise of ingenuity
Flex-idea says
Simply wonderful!!!! Good idea, good shape! Very stylish
laumond luc says
Hello evrybody,
First of all sven milcent doesn’t cocreate this glass with UTOPIK dzgn lab. He just made the 3D in an internship in the agency.
So pleaze remove this txt and picture quickly.
The project belongs to luc laumond from utopikdesign © 2009
laumond luc says
Hello evrybody,
First of all sven milcent doesn’t cocreate this glass with UTOPIK dzgn lab. He just made the 3D in an internship in the agency.
So pleaze remove this txt and picture quickly.
The project belongs to luc laumond from utopikdesign © 2009
Kat says
Wow… She asked a simple question. What does one do when they are done at a gala or party? Or need to go to the loo? They need to set it down. What a dooshbag response to a innocent question.
Bev Wood says
Love the Champagne glass…….I never put mine down so who needs a base!
Muhammad Zahid says
Wow i really like the idea and its nicely product.
frederik says
is really stupid!
Kat says
Wow… She asked a simple question. What does one do when they are done at a gala or party? Or need to go to the loo? They need to set it down. What a dooshbag response to a innocent question.
Bev Wood says
Love the Champagne glass…….I never put mine down so who needs a base!
Muhammad Zahid says
Wow i really like the idea and its nicely product.
frederik says
is really stupid!
Ms. Mess Maker says
Love these…especially if you're storage-space-challenged.
Ms. Mess Maker says
Love these…especially if you're storage-space-challenged.
Fleder says
wow, this is beautiful. i really love this concept!
Fleder says
wow, this is beautiful. i really love this concept!
Fred GAUTRON says
thanks guys! I had industrial protection for those but didn't pay the last amount because in the last years I couldn't find any partnership… At least MY idear found it's way…
Fred GAUTRON says
thanks guys! I had industrial protection for those but didn't pay the last amount because in the last years I couldn't find any partnership… At least MY idear found it's way…
Mark Szymanski says
I think that the one designed for "Water" would also work nicely for a stemless wine glass.
Mark Szymanski says
I think that the one designed for “Water” would also work nicely for a stemless wine glass.
ice says
like this design…but we using our own wine glass because of the pouring matter …^^lll…but anyway..the design is quit nice and very useful in party and bar ^<
ice says
like this design…but we using our own wine glass because of the pouring matter …^^lll…but anyway..the design is quit nice and very useful in party and bar ^<
Allen Pierce says
The cognac glass fails in its very purpose. It may look nice laying on its side like that, but why do snifters do that to begin with? The shape that the drinker can cup the glass in his palm and warm the brandy with his body heat. This shape is not conducive to cupping, and the stem-exchange system on the glass' bottom would likely make the thermal exchange that the snifter exists to expedite almost negligible.
Allen Pierce says
The cognac glass fails in its very purpose. It may look nice laying on its side like that, but why do snifters do that to begin with? The shape that the drinker can cup the glass in his palm and warm the brandy with his body heat. This shape is not conducive to cupping, and the stem-exchange system on the glass' bottom would likely make the thermal exchange that the snifter exists to expedite almost negligible.
Felis D says
I like this concept for one simple reason: ease of washing! We aren't specialized or expert wine drinkers in our household; we tend to use the same glasses for red and white, simply because we don't buy enough or drink enough of each to merit two different sets of glasses. However, something that's always getting to me is that every time we move or every few times I end up washing the glasses (by hand, natch), one of them always ends up breaking, usually at the stem. I've gone from a 12 wine glasses to four in six years, and having to buy more every time we have company is annoying. So, a wine glass with a plastic and metal screw base would be PERFECT!
Matt says
Champagne has a long skinny glass so the bubbles react properly and it stays bubbly, that glass is completely wrong for it lol
Felis D says
I like this concept for one simple reason: ease of washing! We aren't specialized or expert wine drinkers in our household; we tend to use the same glasses for red and white, simply because we don't buy enough or drink enough of each to merit two different sets of glasses. However, something that's always getting to me is that every time we move or every few times I end up washing the glasses (by hand, natch), one of them always ends up breaking, usually at the stem. I've gone from a 12 wine glasses to four in six years, and having to buy more every time we have company is annoying. So, a wine glass with a plastic and metal screw base would be PERFECT!
Matt says
Champagne has a long skinny glass so the bubbles react properly and it stays bubbly, that glass is completely wrong for it lol
Deward says
Funny how so many people obviously believe that, by pretending to understand anything at all about champagne and it's service, this will impress anyone else. What a bunch of dooflusses. To those of you that fall into this category, you will be better off keeping your mouths shut instead of presupposing things that you know nothing about. : )
Deward says
Funny how so many people obviously believe that, by pretending to understand anything at all about champagne and it's service, this will impress anyone else. What a bunch of dooflusses. To those of you that fall into this category, you will be better off keeping your mouths shut instead of presupposing things that you know nothing about. : )
Martijn says
really nice design. where to buy?
Martijn says
really nice design. where to buy?
Cracko Kane says
Form beyond function only puts this lightly.
Cracko Kane says
Form beyond function only puts this lightly.
Steve says
So you have to store the bases somewhere and then change them when you fancy a particular drink? Utterly useless. These concept designers clearly have too much time on their hands.
Steve says
So you have to store the bases somewhere and then change them when you fancy a particular drink? Utterly useless. These concept designers clearly have too much time on their hands.
Dave Richardson says
The shape of a wineglass can influence the chemicals that affect taste. Also the shape subtly alters it's bouquet.
Dave Richardson says
The shape of a wineglass can influence the chemicals that affect taste. Also the shape subtly alters it's bouquet.
combed says
good designs. I like them
combed says
good designs. I like them
Oli says
Very cool, where can I buy that?
Oli says
Very cool, where can I buy that?
JCCCC says
what about beer?
Wouter says
indeed. "ever drink", jeez…
JCCCC says
what about beer?
Wouter says
indeed. “ever drink”, jeez…
Maryann says
I didn't know so much ingenuity went into cup-making. These glasses will work well for my upcoming Christmas party. These glasses will sure impress my colleagues! I like the weeble-wobble glass because it won't fall down.
Maryann says
I didn't know so much ingenuity went into cup-making. These glasses will work well for my upcoming Christmas party. These glasses will sure impress my colleagues! I like the weeble-wobble glass because it won't fall down.
noelieboy says
the cognac glass is very clever, it seems to suspend the liquid at a 45 degree angle (picture 4) instead of being horizontal.
a miracle…!!!
the design has also been ahem 'lifted' from this site…. http://normann-copenhagen.com/
shame
noelieboy says
the cognac glass is very clever, it seems to suspend the liquid at a 45 degree angle (picture 4) instead of being horizontal.
a miracle…!!!
the design has also been ahem 'lifted' from this site…. http://normann-copenhagen.com/
shame
sadfasdf says
italian elitist here!
champagne and ref wine don't have the same glass :/
sadfasdf says
italian elitist here!
champagne and ref wine don't have the same glass :/
Adam says
If he comes up with a base that has a handle on it, such that I can use the cup as a mug, I'm sold.
Adam says
If he comes up with a base that has a handle on it, such that I can use the cup as a mug, I'm sold.
Poncho Guerrero says
Interesting!
Poncho Guerrero says
Interesting!
Andrew says
With my limited understanding of the enjoyment of champagne, I may be wrong, but I believe traditional champagne flutes are tall and narrow because that shape allows for many more bubbles to form than in shallower, wider wine glasses, keeping the champagne from tasting flat. tl;dr? The champagne angle doesn't make much sense, especially since you can't sit it down.
Andrew says
With my limited understanding of the enjoyment of champagne, I may be wrong, but I believe traditional champagne flutes are tall and narrow because that shape allows for many more bubbles to form than in shallower, wider wine glasses, keeping the champagne from tasting flat. tl;dr? The champagne angle doesn't make much sense, especially since you can't sit it down.
fajas colombianas says
champagne glasses tend to be long, which would have a much more better effect on the bubbles it will be forming.
fajas colombianas says
champagne glasses tend to be long, which would have a much more better effect on the bubbles it will be forming.
Klaudio says
Wow! This is super cool!
Klaudio says
Wow! This is super cool!
sammy says
well…i like all of them but unless your a heavy drinker and don't like putting the glass down , the wine glass is a little funkay
sammy says
well…i like all of them but unless your a heavy drinker and don't like putting the glass down , the wine glass is a little funkay
eric says
vry cool
eric says
vry cool
Joe says
and another good idea poorly thought through. different beverages are consumed in differently formed glasses for a reason (i won't explain that in detail), which ultimately defies this designconcept. the stand of the glass hardly makes the drink more enjoyable…
Joe says
and another good idea poorly thought through. different beverages are consumed in differently formed glasses for a reason (i won't explain that in detail), which ultimately defies this designconcept. the stand of the glass hardly makes the drink more enjoyable…
Fredrik says
WOW AMAZING design! Me want!
Fredrik says
WOW AMAZING design! Me want!
I know shit says
'Form beyond function' might have given away the fact that these are not meant to be practical. Which means, the awesome design is held above the actual purpose of the glass. It's extravagant design is not meant to function as normal. WAKE UP.
I know shit says
'Form beyond function' might have given away the fact that these are not meant to be practical. Which means, the awesome design is held above the actual purpose of the glass. It's extravagant design is not meant to function as normal. WAKE UP.
Benjamin Adam Cybul says
How do you go about placing an order?
Daniel White says
The perfect glass for the never ending wine drinker, hah.
Ryan Gibbs says
Cool, gimicky. The champagne glass looks good, but when the champagne finishes and you put the glass down…
Plastic base obscures quantity remaining, especially in the 'cognac' (or spirits) mode. Generally, people that enjoy their champagne, wine or shorts, prefer 100% glass/crystal. Plastic can look worn very quickly after a few washes and especially when handled by people with rings on their fingers.
But a nice idea.
jo callas says
Good ideia! although it would be better if the glass could keep the wine in room temperature for the red wines and cold for white and champagne ones. The glasses should have diferent shapes, because in red wines the vase must be large so the wine can breath and in the cold wines the glass must have a short entry so it keeps its freshness and bubbles =) Love the flute with no base, very elegant touch!
jo callas says
Good ideia! although it would be better if the glass could keep the wine in room temperature for the red wines and cold for white and champagne ones. The glasses should have diferent shapes, because in red wines the vase must be large so the wine can breath and in the cold wines the glass must have a short entry so it keeps its freshness and bubbles =) Love the flute with no base, very elegant touch!
jacob says
I’ve always felt that the world is in dire need of a universal sarcasm font.
smith says
party all damn night thats why
Image Masking says
Fantastic idea and excellent post, i like your post very much. Thanks a lot for sharing !!
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