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Woodfire Collection Tableware by Luzerne Is Granted the Silver A' Design Award in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
Luzerne honored for bakeware, tableware, drinkware and cookware design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design category for Woodfire Collection Tableware by Luzerne. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Woodfire Collection Tableware
From the silky rich soil of Dehua, China, emerges Woodfire, a new bone series inspired by the raw beauty of fired wood. Drawing from the timeless elegance of wood, each piece is a unique work of art that embodies the strength of fire-kissed timber. Woodfire captures the warmth and rustic charm of a cozy fireplace. The collection comes to life through a handcrafted, two-part reactive glaze that creates unique, organic patterns mimicking the effect of fire on wood. Presented in two rich colors, Dark Oak and Antique Pine, each exuding bold character as if reborn through the trial of fire.
About Luzerne
Luzerne has been designing and producing bespoke quality tableware for some of the world’s most renowned restaurants, hotels and chefs since 2004. We pioneered the creation of fine china without animal bone ash, and the Luzerne factory in Dehua is the first in the world to be Halal-certified. We are also humbled to be named the Century Best Brand in China in 2019. Drawing on over 75 years of expertise, we became Singapore’s first tableware manufacturer to develop its own line of products and produces up to 28 million pieces of ceramic and stone tableware annually at our fully-automated factory in Dehua.
Award Record
With this recognition, Luzerne is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Award
The A' Kitchenware Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good kitchenware designs by best kitchenware brands and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to kitchenware designers, product designers, industrial design studios and kitchenware brands from all countries. Typical entries include pots, pans, cutlery, plates, bowls and glasses. The awarded kitchenware designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/kitchenware
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/162869
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/162869
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!162869
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/356844
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Woodfire Collection Tableware
- Function
- Tableware
- Category
- Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home and Food & Hospitality
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Sienna and Saddle Brown
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Luzerne
- Country
- Singapore
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #162869
Credits
- Image Credits
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Design Details
- Unique Properties
- WoodFire, a new bone series inspired by the raw beauty of fire-kissed wood, comes from the silky-rich soil of Dehua, China. This collection is brought to life through a two-part reactive glaze, creating distinctive, organic patterns that echo the transformative effect of fire on wood. Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, each ceramic piece is a unique work of art. WoodFire is thoughtfully shaped with fluid, organic curves that evoke the natural movement of wood, enhancing rustic charm while maintaining exceptional durability. Available in two rich hues - Dark Oak and Antique Pine - each shade radiates bold character, as if reborn from the flames.
- Inspiration
- The WoodFire Collection is inspired by the raw elegance of fired wood. It tells the story of transformation – raw material shaped and reborn through the trial of fire. Drawing from the timeless beauty of wood, each piece is a unique work of art that embodies the strength and elegance of fire-kissed timber. WoodFire captures the warmth and rustic charm of a cozy fireplace, bringing a welcoming ambience to any setting. Handcrafted to achieve an authentic wood-like aesthetic, WoodFire stands bold, evoking the essence of nature's power.
- Research
- The primary focus of this project was to achieve a one-of-a-kind, authentic wood-like appearance for the WoodFire collection. Research centered on glaze techniques, leading to the use of a handcrafted, two-part reactive glaze method. Numerous tests and trials were conducted to refine this technique, ensuring a finish that embodies the natural essence of wood with artisanal craftsmanship.
- Challenge
- The glazing effect of the WoodFire collection is usually found only in small pottery studios. However, we have successfully replicated this design in our factory using machinery for mass production. Despite the industrial process, each piece is unique, ensuring that no two are alike. This approach preserves the distinctive qualities and artistry of handcrafted pottery.
- Realization and Technology
- WoodFire is crafted from Luzerne's signature blend of clay sourced from Dehua, China, known for its purity and durability. Its production involves hand moulding, followed by the creation of a plaster master mould. Our specially formulated clay is then shaped using a casting technique that integrates both craftsmanship and automation. The glazing process employs a handcrafted, two-part reactive glaze technique to create unique, organic patterns mimicking the effect of fire on wood, and ensuring no two pieces are alike. The glaze not only enhances visual appeal but also adds protection against stains and scratches.
- Operation and Interaction
- Users operate the tableware by placing food or beverages on/in the objects, such as plates, bowls, or cups. Its operation is simple and intuitive, designed for serving and consuming food. WoodFire transforms in its use and presentation. Items can be stacked for storage, and used interchangeably . For example, bowls can be served on different plates, and cups can be paired with different saucers depending on the setting. WoodFire’s rimmed surfaces ensure comfortable handling and stability when in use, whether for dining or serving.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in March 2023 and finished in February 2024 in Singapore.
- Specifications
- Plates: L 155mm - 269mm x S 153mm – 265mm x H 15mm - 19mm Deep Plates: L 201mm – 261mm x S 196mm – 259mm x H 43mm – 52 mm x 558ml – 897ml Bowls: L 113mm - 216mm x S 111mm – 213mm x H 60mm - 75mm x 243ml - 1040ml Beverage Pot: L 182mm - 218mm x S 110mm – 132mm x H 113mm - 132mm x 453ml - 816ml Cup: L117mm × S88mm × H67mm × 204ml Mug: L121mm × S88mm × H96mm × 310ml
- Keywords
- Tableware, Handcrafted, Ceramicware, Clay Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramics, Porcelain, Bone China, Blanc de Chine, Craftsmanship
