gustaf westman launches curling bowl for 2026 winter olympics
Gustaf Westman turns the Winter Olympics into a tabletop event with Curling Bowl, a glossy, sky-blue snack vessel shaped like a curling stone. Referencing the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the object translates the logic of the sport into a playful ritual, designed to hold popcorn, chips, or candy, becoming the ‘stone,’ while the integrated handle doubles as both grip and tray. Cast in a high-gloss pastel blue, the bowl adopts the rounded mass and elevated handle of a traditional curling stone, softening it into Westman’s signature inflated geometry.
all images via @gustafwestman
from ice rink to dining table
Curling, a sport defined by precision, friction, and sweeping gestures, becomes a metaphor for hosting. The act of reaching for popcorn mimics the poised grip before a slide.
Presented alongside a poster reading ‘Curling Bowl: The Olympic Champion of Snacking 2026,’ the Swedish designer plays with the aesthetics of official sports merchandise. By borrowing the visual language of global competition, Westman inserts collectible design into the cultural momentum of Milano Cortina. The object also extends his ongoing exploration of inflated silhouettes and candy-colored finishes, where everyday rituals become cartoonish forms.
Gustaf Westman turns the Winter Olympics into a tabletop event
a glossy, sky-blue snack vessel shaped like a curling stone
the object translates the logic of the sport into a playful ritual
curling, a sport defined by precision, friction, and sweeping gestures, becomes a metaphor for hosting
Westman inserts collectible design into the cultural momentum of Milano Cortina
project info:
name: Curling Bowl
designer: Gustaf Westman | @gustafwestman
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