Bonsai Mug Kaca by Anita Ghasser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Peralatan Panggang, Peralatan Makan, Peralatan Minum dan Peralatan Masak Competition Category.

PerungguPeralatan Dapur· 2026

Bonsai Mug Kaca

by Anita Ghasser

Client: Noritazeh, Sakura

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Peralatan Dapur Category

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The Design

About Bonsai Mug Kaca

Bonsai adalah mug kaca yang dirancang untuk minuman hangat. Bodinya mengikuti kontur yang terinspirasi dari lidah api, dan pegangannya dibentuk menyesuaikan lekukan alami tangan untuk genggaman yang nyaman dan mantap. Kaca transparan memperlihatkan warna minuman dan memantulkan cahaya di sepanjang permukaan yang terpahat. Mug ini terbuat dari kaca soda-lime, material tahan lama yang tahan terhadap perubahan suhu dan dapat didaur ulang berulang kali. Proses produksinya menggunakan cetakan baja tahan karat berengsel dan proses pembentukan lelehan kaca. Setiap mug memiliki kapasitas 250 ml, dengan diameter 75 mm dan tinggi 87 mm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Bonsai Mug Kaca adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain luar biasa yang dicirikan oleh kreativitas, kecerdikan, dan ketajaman. Pemenang Perunggu adalah artefak yang sangat terampil dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imajinasi, dan kelihaian para desainernya. Bonsai Mug Kaca diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu ini menyertakan praktik terbaik dalam seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi, dan sangat baik dalam perhatiannya pada detail. Bonsai Mug Kaca memuaskan kebutuhan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan, dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

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