Anita Ghasser · CLIENT: Noritazeh, Sakura
Bonsai is a glass mug designed for warm beverages. The body follows flame-inspired contours, and the handle is shaped to match the natural curve of the hand for a comfortable and secure grip. The transparent glass shows the color of the drink and reflects light across the sculpted surface. The mug is made from soda-lime glass, a durable material that resists temperature change and can be recycled repeatedly. Production uses a hinged stainless steel mold and a glass melt forming process. Each mug holds 250 ml, with a diameter of 75 mm and a height of 87 mm.
Press Kit
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Anita Ghasser, 2025
Main image is Image #1 - Patents
- "Copyrights belong to Noritazeh Co. Anita Ghasser, 2025"
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