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Guangzhou Huanmengdao Creative Design Is Honored with the A' Design Award for Pudding Cat Food Bowl in Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design
Guangzhou Huanmengdao Creative Design honored for pet care, toys, supplies and products for animals design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Pudding Cat Food Bowl by Guangzhou Huanmengdao Creative Design, designed for Playomi, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Pudding Cat Food Bowl
Pudding is a ceramic feeding bowl for cats and dogs. The bowl stands 140 mm tall and has a rim tilted forward by 15 degrees to support a comfortable eating posture. The wide opening keeps whiskers clear of the sides. A food grade stainless steel spoon attaches to the back with a magnet, so the same tool can open cans, stir wet food and then return to storage. The interior carries an antibacterial, non slip glaze that resists oil and is easy to clean. All edges are rounded, and the ceramic and steel parts separate for recycling.
About Guangzhou Huanmengdao Creative Design
**Huanmengdao Creative Design** focuses on exploring the aesthetic balance in human-pet cohabitation. We deeply believe that ideal design is neither human-centered nor merely pet-pleasing, but about finding that subtle intersection—where functional design that follows pets’ natural instincts and behavioral habits merges with minimalist expression that aligns with modern human living aesthetics, becoming one. Starting from this origin, we create everyday objects that bring comfort and ease to both sides. Designed for love, born for balance.
Award Record
Guangzhou Huanmengdao Creative Design is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design Award
The A' Pet Care Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good pet supplies, toys and product designs by designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to pet care designers, animal toy designers, pet supply manufacturers and pet care brands from all countries. Typical entries include pet food, pet apparel, pet beds, feeding bowls, litter boxes and pet carriers. The awarded pet supply designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/pet-care
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/179983
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/179983
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!179983
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/378718
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Pudding Cat Food Bowl
- Function
- Cat Food Bowl
- Category
- Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design
- Discipline
- Product Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail and Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Rosy Brown, Tan, Gainsboro, Gray and Burly Wood
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Playomi
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Guangzhou Huanmengdao Creative Design
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #179983
Credits
- Team
- Guangzhou Huanmengdao Creative Design Co., Ltd.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This versatile ceramic pet bowl for cats and dogs combines a feeding dish with a magnetically attached stainless steel spoon. Standing 140 mm tall with its trim tilted forward at 15 degrees, it supports a more comfortable eating posture. The wide opening prevents whisker fatigue. The interior features an antibacterial, non slip glaze that resists oil and is easy to clean. The magnetic stainless steel spoon snaps securely to the back, enabling seamless can opening, stirring, and spoon storage.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the delicate softness of panna cotta, the bowl unites fluid curves with a subtle gradient glaze to form an organic silhouette that feels warm, calm, and quietly inviting. Its color palette is informed by the visible light spectrum of cats and dogs, who perceive blue and yellow most clearly. The hues in low saturation and high contrast offer visual comfort for pets while harmonizing with modern interiors. Fully rounded with no sharp edges, the design helps prevent bumps during meals.
- Research
- Most pet bowls today have three flaws. Feeding tools like spoons lack dedicated storage, so they get lost or mixed with kitchen utensils. Bowl shapes ignore pet anatomy, forcing awkward positions that may lead to neck strain. They are usually made of basic ceramic or plastic, which are hard to clean and lack antibacterial protection. Developed by a cross disciplinary team, this product fills a clear gap by offering high functionality, refined aesthetics, and thoughtful design for how pets eat.
- Challenge
- This product is the first in the industry to combine a ceramic bowl with a magnetically attached stainless steel spoon, enabling seamless opening, stirring, and storage. The spoon stays securely in place, preventing loss and saving space. At 140 mm tall with a rim tilted forward at 15 degrees, the bowl caters to small and medium sized dogs and cats, whether standing or slightly crouched. The clay, non slip glaze, and food grade stainless steel provide comprehensive antibacterial protection.
- Realization and Technology
- The bowl is made of high density antibacterial clay and sealed with a food safe non slip glaze that resists oil, repels moisture, and inhibits mold. The food grade stainless steel spoon is resistant to corrosion, easy to clean, and non toxic. A permanent magnet in the back securely passed over 10,000 attachment cycles, ensuring lasting hold. The product has no adhesives or composite coatings. All parts can be separated for recycling. Ceramic and stainless steel are recyclable for sustainability.
- Operation and Interaction
- Every use is effortless and efficient. Pull the magnetically attached stainless steel spoon from the back of the bowl, open canned food with its tip, and stir wet food as needed. Pour the food into the bowl for comfortable feeding. Once the meal is finished, snap the spoon back into place for instant storage. No extra tools. No separate utensil holders. Just faster, cleaner feeding from start to finish.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project began in Guangzhou in September 2025. By November 2025, prototype samples were finalized and design details were refined, with mass production preparations scheduled for February 2026.
- Specifications
- product dimensions, 178 mm x 178 mm x 177 mm
- Keywords
- versatile ceramic pet bowl for cats and dogs, ceramic bowl with a magnetically attached stainless steel spoon, antibacterial and non slip glaze, subtly gradient glaze ergonomic design, pet friendly
