Govy Cov Twj Noj Mov Ua Los Ntawm Av Nplaum Ci los ntawm Kayoko Nishii

Qhov qauv tsim Govy Cov Twj Noj Mov Ua Los Ntawm Av Nplaum Ci los ntawm Kayoko Nishii yog tus yeej muaj nqis heev ntawm qhov khoom plig 2026 A' Design Award Tooj hauv Pawg Sib Tw Tsim Khoom Ci, Khoom Siv Rooj Noj Mov, Khoom Haus thiab Khoom Siv Ua Noj.

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Govy Cov Twj Noj Mov Ua Los Ntawm Av Nplaum Ci

los ntawm Kayoko Nishii

Tus Yeej A' Design Award Tooj hauv Pawg Khoom Siv Chav Ua Noj

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Mus Saib Lub Vev Xaib Saib ntawm A' Design Award Tsab Xov Xwm Daim Phiaj Khoom Plig

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Txog Govy Cov Twj Noj Mov Ua Los Ntawm Av Nplaum Ci

Govy yog ib pawg twj noj mov ua los ntawm av nplaum ci uas tsim los ntawm txoj kev muab av nplaum ua txheej txheej. Cov daim av nplaum nyias raug muab tso ua txheej thiab nias kom cov paj ntoo tawm los ntawm sab hauv ntawm cov av nplaum, tsis yog pleev rau sab nraud xwb. Cov paj ntoo yog ib feem ntawm lub cev av nplaum ci, yog li cov txheej txheem no txuas mus rau saum npoo, hauv qab, cov ntug thiab cov kab txiav ntawm txhua yam khoom. Muaj tshaj tsib caug hom av nplaum raug sim los saib cov xim sib haum thiab qhov kev me los thaum hlawv. Pawg khoom no muaj cov khob, cov tais thiab cov phaj uas muaj plaub hom xim zoo li ntoo.

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Txog A' Design Award Tooj

Govy Cov Twj Noj Mov Ua Los Ntawm Av Nplaum Ci yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Govy Cov Twj Noj Mov Ua Los Ntawm Av Nplaum Ci xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Govy Cov Twj Noj Mov Ua Los Ntawm Av Nplaum Ci ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

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Pob Xov Xwm

Cov credit, cov neeg pab thiab cov ntsiab lus kev txawj ntse muab los ntawm tus tsim.

Yam Tshwj Xeeb: Govy is a ceramic tableware collection formed through structurally layered clay. Different clay bodies are stacked and compressed to generate wood-grain patterns that emerge from within the material rather than being applied. Circular knot-like patterns are intentionally designed through controlled layer composition. The layered structure appears consistently across the entire piece—including the surface, underside, edges, and cross-sections—unifying visual expression and internal structure. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to achieve color harmony and compatible shrinkage during firing.
Qhov Loj & Ntim: Mugs (Diameter x Height): Small 6.5 x 6.5 cm, Medium 8 x 8 cm, Large 9 x 9 cm.
Bowls (Owan): Small 13 x 5 cm, Medium 17 x 7 cm.
Deep Plates: 20 x 4 cm.
Plates: 13 x 2 cm, 19 x 2 cm, 24 x 2 cm, 27 x 3 cm, 33 x 3.5 cm.
Available colors: Whitewood, Oak, Cherrywood, Walnut.
Production takes approximately three weeks from mold creation, or one week when molds and clay preparation are completed.
Cov Ntsiab Lus: Modular Design, Layered Clay, Ceramic Tableware, Material Structure, Nerikomi
Thev Naus Laus Zis Tsim Khoom: Govy is produced through layered clay construction derived from traditional nerikomi techniques. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to evaluate color harmony and shrinkage compatibility. Thin clay slabs are laminated, compressed, and reformed to create stable layered structures that generate wood-like grain patterns. Mold forming enables consistent forms while preserving the natural variation inherent to the stratified clay structure.
Kev Sib Tw Tsim Qauv: The central challenge was translating the visual richness of wooden vessels into ceramic while maintaining durability and usability. Over fifty clay bodies were tested to determine compatible color combinations and shrinkage behavior. Through layered construction, compression forming, and mold-based prototyping, stable grain structures were achieved. Nearly forty form prototypes were evaluated with professional chefs, leading to the final selection of forms and four wood-tone color options.
Kev Tshawb Fawb: This project investigates how layered clay techniques, including nerikomi, can generate wood-grain structures directly within ceramic tableware. Instead of surface decoration, different clay bodies are laminated and compressed so the grain becomes part of the material itself. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to examine color harmony and shrinkage behavior, while over forty plate forms were developed to study proportion, usability, and food presentation. Final selections were evaluated with professional chefs to determine effective color tones and plate proportions.
Kev Txhawb Siab: Govy is inspired by the structural logic of wood, where growth is recorded through layered formation. The project translates this natural process into ceramics through layered clay construction. Layers are intentionally composed and compressed so wood-like grain structures emerge from within the material rather than being applied as surface decoration. As a result, the structural depth of wood is realized in ceramic form, where visual expression and material structure are unified, creating a natural warmth that enhances the presence of food while remaining versatile across different dining contexts.
Lub Sij Hawm Ua Hauj Lwm: The project began in 2016 in the United States, with early works exhibited in a gallery context. Development continued intermittently, resumed in 2023, and was completed in November 2025.
Txheej Txheem Ua Hauj Lwm: Govy functions as a flexible tableware system that adapts to different dining environments. Users can select individual pieces or combine multiple forms and sizes to create varied table settings. Four wood-tone color options allow visual pairing with different foods and personal preferences while maintaining a coherent material identity. The lightweight construction improves everyday usability, and the thickness can be adjusted during production to suit both domestic use and professional kitchens.
Kev Qhuas Duab: Photography　Christopher Brown