A week long workshop for the Vignelli Dialogue in collaboration with RIT's Vignelli Center for Design Studies and the Folkwang University of Arts.
The design has been named 'Graha', which means planets in Bengali, because of their shape and form.
Details
Product Design, 3D Modeling & Rendering
Date
2025
Software
Blender, Adobe Illustrator
Materials
Borosilicate glass tinted using metal oxides
Archetype Exploration
I usually love to look for inspiration before ideation, but I wanted to do something different this time. I played around with the archetypes that were provided to us and came up with the ideas that varied from stackable storage containers to dinnerware to other culinary objects.
Final Archetype
I went ahead with the following form, because it reminded me of Indian clay pots, and Matryoshka dolls.
The set is designed to function as both a practical dining solution and a sculptural centerpiece. The bowls nest within each other allowing for compact storage, and the varying heights add depth and energy to a dining table.
3D Renders
The colors have been inspired by the classic Vignelli palette and my love for primary colors. The hues transition from the lightest to the darkest to let the darker colors shine through. The material is heat-resistant Borosilicate glass that has been tinted using metal oxides.
For each set, the bottom bowl has a slight ridge while the upper bowl has a groove running around the center of the rim. This allows the bowls to be comfortably and securely stacked on top of one another.
