Two of Us Mbale ya Msuzi Wothira by Saya Takamine

Two of Us Mbale ya Msuzi Wothira by Saya Takamine 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

Two of Us Mbale ya Msuzi Wothira

by Saya Takamine

Client: Saya Takamine

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

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The Design

About Two of Us Mbale ya Msuzi Wothira

Chida ichi chinapangidwa kuti chibweretse anthu okhala ndi zokonda zosiyanasiyana za chakudya pamodzi kuzungulira mbale imodzi yogawana. Chili ndi mbale ziwiri za msuzi wa soya ndi mbale imodzi ya zokometsera, zomwe zimalola kuti zokometsera zitatu zosiyanasiyana zisangalatsidwe. Kapangidwe kake kamalinganiza kukula kochepa komanso kosavuta kugwira ndi pakamwa potambalala pomwe pamathandizira kudya mosavuta. Kulinganiza kumeneku kwakwaniritsidwa kudzera mu kupindika kooneka ngati phiko mu mbale ya zokometsera. Kupitilira ntchito yake, chida ichi chili ndi mawonekedwe aukhondo komanso owongoka okongoletsedwa ndi kupindika kokongola komanso kokopa maso.

The Recognition

About the Mphoto ya Bronze ya A' Design Award

Two of Us Mbale ya Msuzi Wothira 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. Two of Us Mbale ya Msuzi Wothira 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. Two of Us Mbale ya Msuzi Wothira 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: This compact dish consists of two sauce compartments and one condiment dish, allowing three seasonings to be enjoyed on a single plate. The curved edge of the condiment dish is a key design element, enabling a wide opening that makes dipping easy and a sufficient depth for effortless cleaning, while still maintaining a compact, easy to handle size. In contrast to the piece’s linear overall form, this gentle curve adds a subtle accent and becomes a distinctive feature of the design. By allowing differences in taste to coexist within a single object, the design proposes an alternative approach to shared dining that emphasizes proximity rather than separation.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 80mm x Depth 20mm x Height 83mm
Tags: Soy sauce dish, Small plate, Ceramic, Slip casting, Functionality, Two in One
Production Technology: The piece is made of ceramic using plaster slip casting molds. The thickness was carefully refined through repeated adjustments to the clay viscosity. Because the condiment dish shape could not be released from the mold as a single form, the sauce dishes and condiment dish were cast separately and later bonded together. This process made it possible to realize a complex, recessed design through slip casting.
Design Challenge: Small differences in depth, thickness, size, slope angle, and the offset between the two sauce dishes greatly affected the overall balance. Through repeated cycles of sketching and clay prototyping, the design was refined to achieve both usability and refined proportions, resulting in a disciplined and functional form.
Research: This project explored how to translate a conceptual design into ceramic slip casting, a method with limited freedom of form. Balancing the desired shape with the constraints of the molding process, the final design was refined through close consultation with an experienced ceramic craftsman, carefully determining which elements were essential to preserve usability. The final form expresses the negotiation between manufacturing constraints and the piece's functional qualities and visual beauty, as well as the outcome of deliberate adjustments.
Inspiration: I enjoy soy sauce, while my mother prefers vinegar. Because our seasoning preferences differ, we usually use separate dipping dishes during meals. However, I wanted to create a way for us to share a single dish and enjoy time together around the table. This idea became the starting point for this project.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2025 in Okinawa, Japan
Operation Flow: The two sauce dishes hold liquid seasonings, allowing food to be dipped directly. The central condiment dish is designed for solid seasonings such as wasabi or salt. Additionally, the condiment dish functions as a barrier, preventing liquid seasonings from flowing to the opposite side when poured directly onto food.
Image Credits: Image #1,2,3,4,5: Saya Takamine, Dai Takano