

In many cultures it’s traditional for everyone young and old to enjoy wine with dinner. The dinners are long gatherings of friends and family. One aspect of dining is the user’s experience with the dinnerware, yet wine glasses are not suited for everyone. Adult users suffering from arthritis or other grasping issues interested me most. According to the Arthritis Foundation in 2006 almost 1 out of 5 adults were afflicted with arthritis or constant joint pain. A wineglass that caters to this group allows them to experience the personal and eventful setting of this simple life pleasure.
Wine glasses are often picked up and placed down during the dining experience, not consistently held. Therefore, I designed a snap on handle for the stem to insert fingers through and help to keep the glass in hand to not spill over. The product contains a translucent extruded flexible PVC material that is lined with a fluted rubber sleeve to wrap around the stem. The flutes create a sturdy adhesion. The rubber lining is glued to the inside of the snap on. The handle is made of acrylic.