The keychain allows users to collect wine stoppers from various club tastings and events, transforming them into a collection of personal memories of shared moments and new discoveries.
Concept:
A string and cork keychain worn as a bag accessory. To it, you can attach corks from different tastings and club events, gradually creating a personal collection of memories.
The rope and cork keychain serves as an accessory for your bag, to which you can attach corks from various tastings and club events. It is compact, lightweight, and allows you to gradually build a personal collection of wine corks, preserving the memory of every event.
Connection to Diploma:
The project is tied to the concept of a private wine club, uniting members through wine culture and shared experiences. Each cork becomes a memento of a tasting attended, a person met, or a new discovery made. Gradually, the keychain evolves into a personal collection of memories, reflecting the individual’s history within the club.
The keychain unites three elements that typically exist separately: the function of an accessory, the aesthetic of a wine cork, and the idea of collecting memories. It is not merely for decorating a bag, but for preserving traces of shared experiences and transforming every wine cork into a keepsake.
Niche:
Collecting wine corks already exists, but they are usually kept at home as individual items. The keychain transforms the cork into a wearable accessory, allowing users to collect memories from tastings and wine club events.
User Scenario 1. Select a wine stopper from the tasting. 2. Secure the stopper to the keychain string. 3. Attach the keychain to the bag using a carabiner. 4. After attending new events, add the subsequent stoppers, gradually building a collection of memories from life in the wine club.
Parameters
(1) Cork — natural wine cork (2) Cord — durable decorative string (3) Cork Holder — through-hole for threading the cord (4) Loop — adjustable length for additional corks (5) Carabiner — metal, for attaching the keychain to a bag (6) Fixing Knot — holds the cork onto the cord (7) Additional Elements — wine corks from tastings (8) Weight — depends on the number of corks, the cord material, and the carabiner
Materials
(1) Cork stopper — natural cork preserved after a tasting or club event
(2) Rope — cotton or polyester cord, resistant to abrasion
(3) Carabiner — metal, with a matte or polished finish
(4) Connecting ring — stainless steel or metal alloy
(5) Fastening knot — a decorative knot made from the main cord
(6) Additional corks — natural cork from wines featured at club events
Production Process:Prototype: selecting and preparing wine corks, cutting rope, and hand-assembling the keychain using a metal carabiner and connecting rings.Small Batch: preparing the corks, cutting the cord to a set length, installing the fittings, and hand-assembling the items.Scaling: bulk purchasing corks and hardware, standardizing dimensions and attachment points, and assembly according to a unified template. As volumes increase, it may be possible to engage a contractor for manufacturing individual components and packaging.
Hardware and assembled components:Metal carabiner, connecting ring, durable decorative cord, wine stoppers, fastening elements for securing stoppers, and adhesive for extra reinforcement of connections, if necessary.
