Bonsai Glaskrus by Anita Ghasser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Bronze in Bageudstyr, Bordservice, Drikkevarer og Køkkenudstyr Design Competition Category.

BronzeKøkkenudstyr· 2026

Bonsai Glaskrus

by Anita Ghasser

Client: Noritazeh, Sakura

A' Design Award i Bronze Winner in Køkkenudstyr Category

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The Design

About Bonsai Glaskrus

Bonsai er et glaskrus designet til varme drikke. Kroppen følger flammeinspirerede konturer, og hanken er formet til at følge håndens naturlige kurve for et komfortabelt og sikkert greb. Det gennemsigtige glas viser drikkens farve og reflekterer lyset hen over den skulpturelle overflade. Kruset er fremstillet af natron-kalk-glas, et holdbart materiale, der modstår temperaturskift og kan genanvendes gentagne gange. Produktionen anvender en hængslet form af rustfrit stål og en glassmelteformningsproces. Hvert krus rummer 250 ml med en diameter på 75 mm og en højde på 87 mm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronze

Bonsai Glaskrus er vinder af A' Design Award i Bronze, en højt prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles enestående designs, som udmærker sig ved kreativitet, opfindsomhed og skarpsindighed. Bronzevinderne er rigeligt dygtige og påfaldende kreative artefakter, der bekræfter deres designeres store erfaring, fantasi og snilde. Bonsai Glaskrus forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær genstand, der er bemærkelsesværdigt professionel og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Bronze, indarbejder bedste praksis inden for kunst, videnskab, design og teknologi og er fremragende på grund af sin sans for detaljer. Bonsai Glaskrus tilfredsstiller pragtfuldt behov, rører længsler, charmerer følelser og appellerer til nysgerrigheden.

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