Two of Us Plato sa Sarsa by Saya Takamine

Two of Us Plato sa Sarsa by Saya Takamine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Gamit sa Pagluto og Tinapay, Gamit sa Lamesa, Gamit sa Pag-inom ug Gamit sa Pagluto Competition Category.

BronseGamit sa Kusina· 2026

Two of Us Plato sa Sarsa

by Saya Takamine

Client: Saya Takamine

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Gamit sa Kusina Category

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The Design

About Two of Us Plato sa Sarsa

Kini nga piyesa gidisenyo aron mapundok ang mga tawo nga adunay lain-laing gusto sa pagkaon palibot sa usa ka gipaambit nga plato. Kini gilangkoban sa duha ka plato sa toyo ug usa ka plato sa panakot nga nagtugot nga matagamtaman ang tulo ka lain-laing panakot. Ang disenyo nagbalanse sa gamay ug sayon gunitan nga gidak-on uban sa lapad nga abrihanan nga nagsuporta sa komportableng pagpangaon. Kini nga balanse nakab-ot pinaagi sa kurba nga sama sa pako diha sa plato sa panakot. Labaw pa sa pagkagamiton, ang piyesa adunay limpyo ug linya nga porma nga gipanindot sa usa ka maanindot ug madanihon nga kurba.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Two of Us Plato sa Sarsa usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Two of Us Plato sa Sarsa mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Two of Us Plato sa Sarsa nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This compact dish consists of two sauce compartments and one condiment dish, allowing three seasonings to be enjoyed on a single plate. The curved edge of the condiment dish is a key design element, enabling a wide opening that makes dipping easy and a sufficient depth for effortless cleaning, while still maintaining a compact, easy to handle size. In contrast to the piece’s linear overall form, this gentle curve adds a subtle accent and becomes a distinctive feature of the design. By allowing differences in taste to coexist within a single object, the design proposes an alternative approach to shared dining that emphasizes proximity rather than separation.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 80mm x Depth 20mm x Height 83mm
Tags: Soy sauce dish, Small plate, Ceramic, Slip casting, Functionality, Two in One
Production Technology: The piece is made of ceramic using plaster slip casting molds. The thickness was carefully refined through repeated adjustments to the clay viscosity. Because the condiment dish shape could not be released from the mold as a single form, the sauce dishes and condiment dish were cast separately and later bonded together. This process made it possible to realize a complex, recessed design through slip casting.
Design Challenge: Small differences in depth, thickness, size, slope angle, and the offset between the two sauce dishes greatly affected the overall balance. Through repeated cycles of sketching and clay prototyping, the design was refined to achieve both usability and refined proportions, resulting in a disciplined and functional form.
Research: This project explored how to translate a conceptual design into ceramic slip casting, a method with limited freedom of form. Balancing the desired shape with the constraints of the molding process, the final design was refined through close consultation with an experienced ceramic craftsman, carefully determining which elements were essential to preserve usability. The final form expresses the negotiation between manufacturing constraints and the piece's functional qualities and visual beauty, as well as the outcome of deliberate adjustments.
Inspiration: I enjoy soy sauce, while my mother prefers vinegar. Because our seasoning preferences differ, we usually use separate dipping dishes during meals. However, I wanted to create a way for us to share a single dish and enjoy time together around the table. This idea became the starting point for this project.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2025 in Okinawa, Japan
Operation Flow: The two sauce dishes hold liquid seasonings, allowing food to be dipped directly. The central condiment dish is designed for solid seasonings such as wasabi or salt. Additionally, the condiment dish functions as a barrier, preventing liquid seasonings from flowing to the opposite side when poured directly onto food.
Image Credits: Image #1,2,3,4,5: Saya Takamine, Dai Takano