Bonsai Kapu Yagalasi by Anita Ghasser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zophikira, Zodyera, Makopo ndi Zophikira Competition Category.

BronzeZida za Kukhitchini· 2026

Bonsai Kapu Yagalasi

by Anita Ghasser

Client: Noritazeh, Sakura

Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award Winner in Zida za Kukhitchini Category

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The Design

About Bonsai Kapu Yagalasi

Bonsai ndi kapu yagalasi yopangidwira zakumwa zofunda. Thupi lake limatsatira mawonekedwe ouziridwa ndi malawi a moto, ndipo chogwirira chake chapangidwa kuti chigwirizane ndi kupindika kwachilengedwe kwa dzanja kuti mugwire momasuka komanso motetezeka. Galasi lowonekera limaonetsa mtundu wa chakumwa ndipo limawunikira kuwala pamwamba pa mawonekedwe osemedwa bwino. Kapu iyi imapangidwa kuchokera ku galasi la soda-lime, chinthu cholimba chomwe chimapirira kusintha kwa kutentha ndipo chikhoza kukonzedwanso mobwerezabwereza. Kupanga kwake kumagwiritsa ntchito chombo chopangira cha chitsulo chosachita dzimbiri chokhala ndi zolumikizira komanso njira yopanga posungunula galasi. Kapu iliyonse imakwanira mamililita 250, yokhala ndi mulifupi wa mamilimita 75 ndi msinkhu wa mamilimita 87.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

Bonsai Kapu Yagalasi ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka kwambiri komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino kwambiri omwe amaonekera ndi luso lolenga, kuchenjera ndi nzeru zakuthwa. Opambana a Bronze ndi zinthu zaluso kwambiri ndi zolenga modabwitsa zomwe zimatsimikizira zochitika zazikulu, kulingalira ndi kuchenjera kwa opanga awo. Bonsai Kapu Yagalasi akuyembekezeka kukhala chinthu choyamikiridwa, chosirira ndi chokondedwa, chaukatswiri wapadera ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a luso, sayansi, kapangidwe ndi ukadaulo ndipo ndi abwino kwambiri chifukwa cha kusamala kwawo zazing'ono. Bonsai Kapu Yagalasi amakwaniritsa zosowa mokongola, kukhudza zilakolako, kukopa mitima ndi kudzutsa chidwi.

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