Two of Us Sisidlan ng Sarsa by Saya Takamine

Two of Us Sisidlan ng Sarsa by Saya Takamine is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Panghinurno, Kagamitang Panghapag, Pang-inom at Pangluto Competition Category.

BronseKagamitang Pangkusina· 2026

Two of Us Sisidlan ng Sarsa

by Saya Takamine

Client: Saya Takamine

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Kagamitang Pangkusina Category

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The Design

About Two of Us Sisidlan ng Sarsa

Ang piyesang ito ay dinisenyo upang pagbuklurin ang mga taong may magkakaibang kagustuhan sa pagkain sa isang pinagsasaluhang plato. Binubuo ito ng dalawang sisidlan ng toyo at isang sisidlan ng pampalasa, na nagbibigay-daan upang matamasa ang tatlong magkakaibang panimpla. Binabalanse ng disenyo ang isang maliit at madaling hawakang sukat sa isang malapad na bukana na sumusuporta sa komportableng pagkain. Ang balanseng ito ay nakakamit sa pamamagitan ng hugis-pakpak na kurbada sa sisidlan ng pampalasa. Higit pa sa pagiging gamitin, ang piyesa ay may malinis at tuwid na anyo na binibigyang-diin ng isang magandang at kaakit-akit na kurba.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Two of Us Sisidlan ng Sarsa ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Two of Us Sisidlan ng Sarsa ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Two of Us Sisidlan ng Sarsa ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

Behind the Design

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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