Vacuum insulated containers are handy because they maintain the temperature of the liquids inside them for extended periods of time. But stainless steel has a cold, industrial feel to it. As something our hands and mouths both come into contact with, we wanted to afford it a more approachable feel. The subtle fluctuations across the surface lend it a sense of ambiguity and soften its presence.

真空保温の容器は液体の温度を長時間保つので重宝します。しかしステンレスという素材はどこか工業的で冷たさがあるような気がします。手にも口にも触れるものとして、親しみやすいものにできないかと考えました。わずかな形の揺らぎが曖昧を生み、存在を和らげます。