Bonsai Tassa de vidre by Anita Ghasser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze in Disseny d'Articles de Forn, Vaixella, Cristalleria i Estris de Cuina Competition Category.

BronzeEstris de Cuina· 2026

Bonsai Tassa de vidre

by Anita Ghasser

Client: Noritazeh, Sakura

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Estris de Cuina Category

8,107

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #176829

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Bonsai Tassa de vidre

Bonsai és una tassa de vidre dissenyada per a begudes calentes. El cos segueix contorns inspirats en les flames, i la nansa està modelada per adaptar-se a la corba natural de la mà, oferint una subjecció còmoda i segura. El vidre transparent mostra el color de la beguda i reflecteix la llum sobre la superfície esculpida. La tassa està feta de vidre sodocàlcic, un material durador que resisteix els canvis de temperatura i que es pot reciclar repetidament. La producció utilitza un motlle d'acer inoxidable amb frontisses i un procés de conformat per fusió del vidre. Cada tassa té una capacitat de 250 ml, amb un diàmetre de 75 mm i una alçada de 87 mm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Bonsai Tassa de vidre és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Bronze, un reconeixement altament prestigiós concedit a dissenys sobresortints que es distingeixen per la creativitat, l'enginy i l'astúcia. Els guanyadors de Bronze són artefactes ampliament hàbils i sorprenentment creatius que autentiquen la vasta experiència, la imaginació i el recurs dels seus dissenyadors. Es preveu que Bonsai Tassa de vidre sigui un objecte molt apreciat, admirat i estimat, notablement professional i innovador. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora les millors pràctiques de l'art, la ciència, el disseny i la tecnologia i és excel·lent per la seva atenció al detall. Bonsai Tassa de vidre satisfà esplèndidament les necessitats, toca els desitjos, encisa els sentiments i crida la curiositat.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The glass mug, featuring an ergonomic handle and flame-inspired contours, offers a unique experience for enjoying warm beverages. Its handle is shaped to follow the natural curve of the hand, ensuring greater comfort and safety when holding hot liquids. Made from transparent, heat-resistant glass, the mug highlights the color of the drink and enhances the reflection of flame forms, transforming it from a simple vessel into a functional and symbolic object for savoring warm and intimate moments.
Dimensions & Packaging: The packaging is made from recycled cardboard and includes 6 pieces mugs.
Each mug: Volume 250 ml, Diameter 75mm, Height 87mm.
Tags: glass mug, glassware, mug design, tableware, glass design, glass, drinkware, borosilicate
Production Technology: The mug made from soda-lime glass. The material is known for its strength, durability and temperature resistance. it made with hinge stainless steel mold and glass melt forming process. The glass can be molded and crafted in a variety of very different shapes and thicknesses. It is an infinitely recyclable material that can be re-melted again and again minimizing waste and environmental impact.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was connecting the flame to the handle of glass while considering manufacturability due to manufacturing constraints.
Research: It was a conceptual design that started with a sketch and was brought to life and production with the help of common modeling software. Considering the primary goal of any business, which is to generate revenue and sales, the goal of this product was to showcase elegance with a conceptual design for the artistic tastes and market of the customers.
Inspiration: This mug design takes inspiration from the eternal dance of fire. Flames have always fascinated humanity-not only as a source of warmth and light, but also as a symbol of passion, transformation and energy. The presence of this essence in a practical, every day product turns this mug into a piece of art that carries deeper meaning.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2024 for Sakura Brand at Noritazeh Glass Company in Tehran, Iran, and finished in April 2025.
Operation Flow: This glass mug with a flame‑inspired body and ergonomic handle is simple to use: pour your drink, grip the handle, and sip. Its sculpted curves catch and bend light, so as liquid level changes the appearance subtly shifts a small, elegant transformation. The integrated flame form improves grip and balance while amplifying visual appeal, making each drink feel steadier and more special.
Patents: "Copyrights belong to Noritazeh Co. Anita Ghasser, 2025"
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Anita Ghasser, 2025
Main image is Image #1