You’ve heard of a drink on the rocks. Now, prepare yourself for whisky that rolls. The minimalist but oh-so-elegant Gold whisky tumbler is actually a redesign from Quin Cheung, who you might recognize from WL’s 2022 Designers of the Year finalist list… or, from her past lives as a wedding photographer or IT consultant (this artist is not afraid to change things up).

Photo: DQ Studios

Cheung’s original angled vessel had a single flattened corner, but the Calgary-based ceramicist found that the cups weren’t sitting flat. The solution? Create a cup that doesn’t sit flat at all—one that fully embraces the topsy-turvy life. Cheung’s reimagined whisky tumbler is finished in a raw dark clay that brings focus to the gorgeous liquid gold interior, and the cone-shaped base is designed to wobble and roll without spilling. “It adds whimsy and playfulness to the experience of sipping a beautiful drink,” says the designer.

Photo: DQ Studios

Project: Gold whisky tumbler
Designer: Quinspired Ceramics
Location: Calgary

Meet all of the 2024 WL Design 25 winners here.