berta julià sala's glop containers mold to serve any & every purpose

berta julià sala’s glop containers mold to serve any & every purpose 
all images courtesy of berta julià sala

‘glop’ is a set of five food containers with a wide variety of functions. created by spanish designer berta julià sala, the pieces can be used as a cup, pasta bowl, dish, bottle, mixing bowl, or just about anything else you can think of. the softness provided by ‘glop’s’ platinum silicone material allows users to change objects shapes with simple gestures. 

a big bowl useful for preparing, mixing and also serving salads

specific shapes can be generated by modifying the main body of any ware. by pressing the edges of a cup, liquid can be funneled more precisely into another vessel, while simultaneously supplying a better grip. salad can be mixed by simply ‘closing’ and shaking a bowl. they are useful for pouring, mixing, serving, straining, preserving, preparing, eating, drinking or, you get the point. 

video courtesy of berta julià sala

‘glop’ is made of food-safe platinum silicone that can be machine-washed, heated, and cooled. its clean lines and simple form–as well as softness to the touch–encourages potential users to play and experiment with the ware repurposing to any application. sala developed the dishes as an end to extensive research on everyday objects, and how perception affects affordances and clarity. 

the bowl can be ‘closed’ with an intuitive gesture 

salad or other dishes can be easily mixed by shaking the bowl

‘glop’ as regular bowl 

as a strainer

the glass can become a cup or a jar, depending on its use

the user creates the shape needed to efficiently pour liquid

all the containers are rigid enough to be used as regular glasses or bowls 

large pasta dish 

softness of the edges let users create the perfect shape to drink without spilling

‘glop’s’ silicone material can be machine-washed and is very durable 

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