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Govy ਸਿਰੈਮਿਕ ਟੇਬਲਵੇਅਰ by Kayoko Nishii

Govy ਸਿਰੈਮਿਕ ਟੇਬਲਵੇਅਰ by Kayoko Nishii is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award ਕਾਂਸੀ ਦਾ ਪੁਰਸਕਾਰ in ਬੇਕਵੇਅਰ, ਮੇਜ਼ ਦੇ ਭਾਂਡੇ, ਪੀਣ ਦੇ ਭਾਂਡੇ ਅਤੇ ਰਸੋਈ ਦੇ ਭਾਂਡੇ ਡਿਜ਼ਾਈਨ Competition Category.


ਕਾਂਸੀਰਸੋਈ ਸਮਾਨ· 2026

Govy ਸਿਰੈਮਿਕ ਟੇਬਲਵੇਅਰ

by Kayoko Nishii

A' Design Award ਕਾਂਸੀ ਦਾ ਪੁਰਸਕਾਰ Winner in ਰਸੋਈ ਸਮਾਨ Category

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The Design

About Govy ਸਿਰੈਮਿਕ ਟੇਬਲਵੇਅਰ

ਗੋਵੀ ਇੱਕ ਸਿਰੈਮਿਕ ਟੇਬਲਵੇਅਰ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਪਰਤਦਾਰ ਮਿੱਟੀ ਦੀ ਬਣਤਰ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਪਤਲੀਆਂ ਮਿੱਟੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਪੱਟੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਲੈਮੀਨੇਟ ਅਤੇ ਸੰਕੁਚਿਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਲੱਕੜ ਦੇ ਰੇਸ਼ੇ ਵਰਗੇ ਨਮੂਨੇ ਸਤ੍ਹਾ ਉੱਤੇ ਸਜਾਵਟ ਵਜੋਂ ਲਗਾਉਣ ਦੀ ਬਜਾਏ ਸਮੱਗਰੀ ਦੇ ਅੰਦਰੋਂ ਹੀ ਉਭਰਨ। ਇਹ ਰੇਸ਼ੇਦਾਰ ਨਮੂਨਾ ਸਿਰੈਮਿਕ ਦੇ ਢਾਂਚੇ ਦਾ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਬਣਦਾ ਹੈ, ਇਸ ਲਈ ਪਰਤਦਾਰ ਬਣਤਰ ਹਰ ਟੁਕੜੇ ਦੀ ਸਤ੍ਹਾ, ਹੇਠਲੇ ਪਾਸੇ, ਕਿਨਾਰਿਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਾਟ-ਭਾਗਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਵੀ ਜਾਰੀ ਰਹਿੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਰੰਗਾਂ ਦੀ ਇਕਸੁਰਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਭੱਠੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਕਾਉਣ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਸੁੰਗੜਨ ਲਈ ਪੰਜਾਹ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਮਿੱਟੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਕਿਸਮਾਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਂਚ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ। ਇਸ ਸੰਗ੍ਰਹਿ ਵਿੱਚ ਲੱਕੜ ਦੇ ਚਾਰ ਰੰਗਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੱਗ, ਕਟੋਰੇ ਅਤੇ ਪਲੇਟਾਂ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ।

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award ਕਾਂਸੀ ਦਾ ਪੁਰਸਕਾਰ

Govy ਸਿਰੈਮਿਕ ਟੇਬਲਵੇਅਰ A' Design Award ਕਾਂਸੀ ਦੇ ਪੁਰਸਕਾਰ ਦਾ ਜੇਤੂ ਹੈ, ਰਚਨਾਤਮਕਤਾ, ਸੂਝ-ਬੂਝ ਅਤੇ ਚਤੁਰਾਈ ਨਾਲ ਵਿਲੱਖਣ ਉੱਤਮ ਡਿਜ਼ਾਈਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਉੱਚ ਵੱਕਾਰ ਵਾਲੀ ਮਾਨਤਾ। ਕਾਂਸੀ ਦੇ ਜੇਤੂ ਹੁਨਰਮੰਦ ਅਤੇ ਕਮਾਲ ਦੇ ਰਚਨਾਤਮਕ ਕਾਰਜ ਹਨ, ਜੋ ਡਿਜ਼ਾਈਨਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਸ਼ਾਲ ਤਜਰਬੇ, ਕਲਪਨਾ ਅਤੇ ਵਸੀਲੇਦਾਰੀ ਦੀ ਪੁਸ਼ਟੀ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ। Govy ਸਿਰੈਮਿਕ ਟੇਬਲਵੇਅਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਤਿਕਾਰਿਆ, ਸਲਾਹਿਆ ਅਤੇ ਪਿਆਰਾ ਪਦਾਰਥ, ਕਮਾਲ ਦਾ ਪੇਸ਼ੇਵਰ ਅਤੇ ਨਵੀਨ, ਬਣੇਗਾ ਇਹ ਉਮੀਦ ਹੈ। Govy ਸਿਰੈਮਿਕ ਟੇਬਲਵੇਅਰ ਲੋੜਾਂ ਸ਼ਾਨਦਾਰ ਢੰਗ ਨਾਲ ਪੂਰੀਆਂ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਇੱਛਾਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਛੂੰਹਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਉਤਸੁਕਤਾ ਜਗਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ।

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Govy is a ceramic tableware collection formed through structurally layered clay. Different clay bodies are stacked and compressed to generate wood-grain patterns that emerge from within the material rather than being applied. Circular knot-like patterns are intentionally designed through controlled layer composition. The layered structure appears consistently across the entire piece—including the surface, underside, edges, and cross-sections—unifying visual expression and internal structure. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to achieve color harmony and compatible shrinkage during firing.
Dimensions & Packaging
Mugs (Diameter x Height): Small 6.5 x 6.5 cm, Medium 8 x 8 cm, Large 9 x 9 cm.
Bowls (Owan): Small 13 x 5 cm, Medium 17 x 7 cm.
Deep Plates: 20 x 4 cm.
Plates: 13 x 2 cm, 19 x 2 cm, 24 x 2 cm, 27 x 3 cm, 33 x 3.5 cm.
Available colors: Whitewood, Oak, Cherrywood, Walnut.
Production takes approximately three weeks from mold creation, or one week when molds and clay preparation are completed.
Tags
Modular Design, Layered Clay, Ceramic Tableware, Material Structure, Nerikomi
Production Technology
Govy is produced through layered clay construction derived from traditional nerikomi techniques. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to evaluate color harmony and shrinkage compatibility. Thin clay slabs are laminated, compressed, and reformed to create stable layered structures that generate wood-like grain patterns. Mold forming enables consistent forms while preserving the natural variation inherent to the stratified clay structure.
Design Challenge
The central challenge was translating the visual richness of wooden vessels into ceramic while maintaining durability and usability. Over fifty clay bodies were tested to determine compatible color combinations and shrinkage behavior. Through layered construction, compression forming, and mold-based prototyping, stable grain structures were achieved. Nearly forty form prototypes were evaluated with professional chefs, leading to the final selection of forms and four wood-tone color options.
Research
This project investigates how layered clay techniques, including nerikomi, can generate wood-grain structures directly within ceramic tableware. Instead of surface decoration, different clay bodies are laminated and compressed so the grain becomes part of the material itself. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to examine color harmony and shrinkage behavior, while over forty plate forms were developed to study proportion, usability, and food presentation. Final selections were evaluated with professional chefs to determine effective color tones and plate proportions.
Inspiration
Govy is inspired by the structural logic of wood, where growth is recorded through layered formation. The project translates this natural process into ceramics through layered clay construction. Layers are intentionally composed and compressed so wood-like grain structures emerge from within the material rather than being applied as surface decoration. As a result, the structural depth of wood is realized in ceramic form, where visual expression and material structure are unified, creating a natural warmth that enhances the presence of food while remaining versatile across different dining contexts.
Project Duration
The project began in 2016 in the United States, with early works exhibited in a gallery context. Development continued intermittently, resumed in 2023, and was completed in November 2025.
Operation Flow
Govy functions as a flexible tableware system that adapts to different dining environments. Users can select individual pieces or combine multiple forms and sizes to create varied table settings. Four wood-tone color options allow visual pairing with different foods and personal preferences while maintaining a coherent material identity. The lightweight construction improves everyday usability, and the thickness can be adjusted during production to suit both domestic use and professional kitchens.
Image Credits
Photography Christopher Brown

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