The distinctive look of the Mate Craft Cup was inspired by the organically derived drinking vessels of South America. The thick skin of the bulbous calabash fruit makes an effective container for liquids like yerba, and its shape was mimicked here with a beautiful turned wood amphora.
To enhance the earthiness of the elegant lumber mug, Agustina Buttoni swathed it in a thick piece of leather and tailored it tightly with cotton yarn stitching. The folds around the base of the material give it a stable footing and a flap was left projecting from one side. This gives the Mate Craft Cup a convenient handle, enabling the user to pour beverages into glasses quite easily.
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The Mate Craft Cup Was Inspired by a Traditional Drinking Vessel
Trend Themes
1. Organic-inspired Design - There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating more products inspired by the natural world.
2. Multi-functional Products - Designing products with multiple uses, such as the Mate Craft Cup's handle and stable footing, could be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
3. Sustainable Materials - Using sustainable and eco-friendly materials, like the leather and wood used in the Mate Craft Cup, could be a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Innovations in organic-inspired design, multi-functional products, and sustainable materials could enhance home decor.
2. Hospitality - Hotels and restaurants could use similar organic-inspired and sustainable products to enhance their decor and add to their commitment to sustainability.
3. Luxury Goods - Organic-inspired and multi-functional products made with high-end, sustainable materials can create a niche in the luxury goods market.