Bonsai Muga Glainne by Anita Ghasser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Uidheam Fuine, Soithichean Bùird, Soithichean Dibhe agus Uidheam Còcaireachd Competition Category.

UmhaUidheam Cidsin· 2026

Bonsai Muga Glainne

by Anita Ghasser

Client: Noritazeh, Sakura

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Uidheam Cidsin Category

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The Design

About Bonsai Muga Glainne

'S e muga glainne a th' ann am Bonsai a chaidh a dhealbhadh airson deochan blàtha. Tha cumadh a' bhodhaig a' leantainn loidhnichean air am brosnachadh le lasair, agus tha an làmh-ghreim air a chumadh gus freagairt air lùb nàdarra na làimhe airson grèim cofhurtail agus tèarainte. Tha a' ghlainne thrìd-shoilleir a' sealltainn dath na deoch agus a' frith-thilgeil solais thairis air an uachdar snaidhte. Tha am muga air a dhèanamh de ghlainne sòda-aoil, stuth seasmhach a sheasas an aghaidh atharrachadh teothachd agus a ghabhas ath-chuairteachadh a-rithist is a-rithist. Tha an cinneasachadh a' cleachdadh molltair stàilinn gun mheirg le lùdagan agus pròiseas cumaidh le leaghadh glainne. Cumaidh gach muga 250 ml, le trast-thomhas de 75 mm agus àirde de 87 mm.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Bonsai Muga Glainne air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Bonsai Muga Glainne na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Bonsai Muga Glainne a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

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