Rheyn Rhyton Reserve Reimagining Ancient Ritual Through Contemporary Design

Inspired by the ancient Persian rhyton—a ceremonial drinking vessel used in royal banquets it explores how form can direct action and shape behavior. A rhyton is not simply a cup; it is a designed condition. Its tapered, conical form prevents it from being placed down like a conventional glass, requiring the user to keep holding it until the act of drinking is complete. This built-in constraint transforms the object into more than a vessel: it becomes a behavioral structure that keeps the user p