Bonsai 玻璃杯 by Anita Ghasser is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 廚具設計 Competition Category.

銅廚具· 2026

Bonsai 玻璃杯

by Anita Ghasser

Client: Noritazeh, Sakura

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 廚具 Category

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The Design

About Bonsai 玻璃杯

Bonsai係一款專為熱飲而設計嘅玻璃杯。杯身採用火焰啟發嘅輪廓線條，手柄則按照手部自然弧度塑形，握感舒適穩固。透明玻璃可以展現飲品嘅色澤，並令光線喺雕塑感嘅表面上反射流轉。呢款杯採用鈉鈣玻璃製造，材質耐用，能夠抵受溫度變化，亦可以反覆回收再用。生產過程採用鉸接式不鏽鋼模具同玻璃熔融成型工藝。每隻杯容量為250毫升，直徑75毫米，高度87毫米。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Bonsai 玻璃杯是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Bonsai 玻璃杯將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Bonsai 玻璃杯出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

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