Govy سیرامک کھانے کے برتن by Kayoko Nishii

Govy سیرامک کھانے کے برتن by Kayoko Nishii is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award کانسی انعام in بیکنگ برتن، دسترخوان، پینے کے برتن اور کھانا پکانے کے برتن ڈیزائن Competition Category.

کانسیباورچی خانے کا سامان· 2026

Govy سیرامک کھانے کے برتن

by Kayoko Nishii

A' Design Award کانسی انعام Winner in باورچی خانے کا سامان Category

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The Design

About Govy سیرامک کھانے کے برتن

گووی ایک سیرامک ٹیبل ویئر مجموعہ ہے جو تہہ دار مٹی کی ساخت کے ذریعے تیار کیا گیا ہے۔ مٹی کی باریک تہوں کو ایک دوسرے پر چڑھا کر دبایا جاتا ہے تاکہ لکڑی کی رگوں جیسے نقوش سطح پر سجاوٹ کے طور پر لگائے جانے کے بجائے خود مواد کے اندر سے ابھریں۔ یہ رگیں سیرامک جسم کا حصہ بن جاتی ہیں، چنانچہ تہہ دار ساخت ہر ٹکڑے کی سطح، نچلے حصے، کناروں اور کٹے ہوئے حصوں تک برقرار رہتی ہے۔ رنگوں کی ہم آہنگی اور پکائی کے دوران سکڑاؤ کو جانچنے کے لیے پچاس سے زائد مٹی کے آمیزوں پر تجربات کیے گئے۔ اس مجموعے میں لکڑی کے چار رنگوں میں مگ، پیالے اور پلیٹیں شامل ہیں۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award کانسی انعام

Govy سیرامک کھانے کے برتن A' Design Award کانسی انعام کا فاتح ہے، جو ان ممتاز ڈیزائنز کو دیا جانے والا انتہائی باوقار اعتراف ہے جو تخلیقی صلاحیت، چالاکی اور ذہانت سے پہچانے جاتے ہیں۔ کانسی کے فاتحین نہایت ماہرانہ اور حیرت انگیز طور پر تخلیقی نمونے ہیں جو اپنے ڈیزائنرز کے وسیع تجربے، تخیل اور ذہانت کی تصدیق کرتے ہیں۔ Govy سیرامک کھانے کے برتن سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ ایک نہایت قدر کی جانے والی، سراہی جانے والی اور عزیز شے ہوگا جو قابل ذکر حد تک پیشہ ورانہ اور جدید ہے۔ A' Design Award کانسی انعام جیتنے والا یہ ڈیزائن فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن اور ٹیکنالوجی میں بہترین طریقوں کو شامل کرتا ہے اور تفصیلات پر توجہ میں ممتاز ہے۔ Govy سیرامک کھانے کے برتن ضروریات کو خوبصورتی سے پورا کرتا، خواہشات کو چھوتا، جذبات کو مسحور کرتا اور تجسس کو اپیل کرتا ہے۔

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