FURNITURE DESIGN COLLECTORS STORAGE // WINE CABINET Sinqobile, Andela, Scarlett, Stuuti, Simran
Current Wine Storage Where/how do people normally store wine? Typically cellars... which is a shame because you spend so much money on bottles of wine, only to hide them...
Then why do people do this? Because wine storage is very tricky. It is both an art and a science.
A Guide To Wine Storage
How to (and NOT to) store wine to prolong its life and flavor EVALUATE THE WINE
Don’t store upright
Regulate temperatures, with minimal temperature fluctuation
Avoid sunlight, UV light and florescent fixtures
Avoid movement and vibration Strong odours will taint the taste
Regulate humidity (approx 70%)
Also fire proof, theft proof etc etc...
Character Sketch
Smart cabinet: wine collectors edition PRODUCT OBJECTIVE The primary objective of our product is to provide a unique storage - display solution for the tech savvy, modern wine collectors Our design aims to make everyday wine tasting as easy as it is pleasurable, by bringing mater sommeliers to the collector’s doorsteps. Our product is meant to protect the collector’s prized investment and arouse envy with its sleek design. Client profile MEET GABRIEL AND VALENTINA, A POWER COUPLE WITH ACCOMPLISHED CAREERS AND A SHARED LOVE FOR COLLECTING WINE. IN SPITE OF THEIR BUSY SCHEDULES THEY REGULARLY HOST FRIENDS AND BUSINESS RELATIONS AT THEIR HOUSE FOR DINNERS AND LUNCHEONS. MOST EVENINGS THEY LIKE TO UNWIND TOGETHER WITH A GLASS OF WINE, FOOD TO GO WITH THAT WINE AND TALK ABOUT THEIR DAY. BECAUSE OF THEIR BUSY SCHEDULES THEY USUALLY SETTLE FOR THE MOST CONSPICOUS BOTTLE OF WINE AFTER SEARCHING FOREVER TO PAIR IT WITH THE RIGHT FOOD ACCOMPANIMENT. INSTEAD OF HAVING A CELLAR IN THE BASEMENT AND A SMALL WINE STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN, THEY WANT TO SHOW OFF THEIR COLLECTION AND JUST LOVE THE CONVERSATIONS THAT THEY INSPIRE. THEY WANT A WINE STORAGE THAT IS EASY TO SPOT.
CABINET COMPONENTS Cabinet Components
How it works and what it includes Possibility to store items such as glasses, corks, cheeseboards, specific cutlery, etc.
A selection of finger food appropriate for different kinds of wine.
MEAL meat fish cheese fruit chocolate
The compartment with wine considered valuable and part of the collection
INPUT
Everyday wine not considered collection pieces
When a meal or type of wine is selected in the programe, the wine corresponding is lit up - making the selection easier
Material Research - Corian
Inspiration Board
Inspiration Board
Preliminary Sketches