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Delicately Dimpled Glassware

OP-jects by Bilge Nur Saltik Act Like Classy Kaleidoscopes

— June 28, 2013 — Art & Design
Staring straight on at the pieces making up the collection called OP-jects by Bilge Nur Saltik, a recent Royal College of Art graduate born in Istanbul, Turkey, and based in London, England, won't necessarily be enlightening. They could easily be taken as traditional glassware found anywhere from vintage shops to William Sonoma. But viewed from above and perspectives completely shift.

OP-jects by Bilge Nur Saltik essentially act like classy kaleidoscopes. The dimpled base act like the eyes of a fly, magnifying and distorting the surface beneath it to create mesmerizing optical illusions. The designer explains, "These objects designed to change the pace of our ordinary life. They will surprise you by unexpected change and distortion on what you see during simply drinking water."
Trend Themes
1. Optical Dimension Glassware - Disruptive opportunity in creating new aesthetics in glassware design that magnifies and distorts the surface beneath.
2. Kaleidoscopic Drinkware - Innovative opportunity in developing unique drinking experiences by introducing glassware that changes perspective of what you see while simply drinking water.
3. Distortion Effect Tableware - Opportunity to create mesmerizing optical illusions in tableware design by utilizing dimpled surfaces that distort the surface beneath.
Industry Implications
1. Glass Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity in introducing dimpled glasses that create optical illusions, offering a new aesthetic experience to consumers.
2. Kitchenware and Tableware Retail - Innovative opportunity to attract customers who seek new and unique experiences by offering kaleidoscopic glassware that changes perspective of what they see while drinking water.
3. Interior Design - Opportunity to introduce innovative tableware and glassware designs that utilize distortions and magnifying effects, enhancing the overall aesthetics of interior spaces.
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