Govy Vaisselle en céramique par Kayoko Nishii

Le design Govy Vaisselle en céramique par Kayoko Nishii est un lauréat très estimé du prestigieux 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze dans la catégorie Ustensiles de Cuisine.

BronzeUstensiles de Cuisine· 2026

Govy Vaisselle en céramique

par Kayoko Nishii

Lauréat du A' Design Award de Bronze dans la catégorie Ustensiles de Cuisine

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Le Design

À propos de Govy Vaisselle en céramique

Govy est une collection de vaisselle en céramique réalisée par superposition de couches d'argile. De fines plaques d'argile sont laminées et comprimées afin que des motifs imitant le veinage du bois émergent de l'intérieur même du matériau, plutôt que d'être appliqués comme un décor de surface. Le veinage fait partie intégrante du corps céramique : la structure stratifiée se poursuit ainsi sur la surface, le dessous, les bords et les sections transversales de chaque pièce. Plus de cinquante pâtes céramiques ont été testées afin d'évaluer l'harmonie des couleurs et le retrait lors de la cuisson. La collection comprend des mugs, des bols et des assiettes déclinés en quatre teintes de bois.

La Reconnaissance

À propos du A' Design Award de Bronze

Govy Vaisselle en céramique est lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze, une reconnaissance hautement prestigieuse décernée à des designs remarquables qui se distinguent par leur créativité, leur ingéniosité et leur sagacité. Les lauréats Bronze sont des artefacts amplement habiles et d'une créativité frappante, qui authentifient la vaste expérience, l'imagination et l'ingéniosité de leurs concepteurs. Govy Vaisselle en céramique est censé être un objet très estimé, admiré et chéri, remarquablement professionnel et innovant. Ce design lauréat de l'A' Design Award de Bronze intègre les meilleures pratiques de l'art, de la science, du design et de la technologie, et est excellent par son souci du détail. Govy Vaisselle en céramique satisfait admirablement les besoins, touche les désirs, charme les sentiments et attire la curiosité.

Les coulisses du design

Dossier de presse

Crédits, membres de l'équipe et détails techniques fournis par le designer.

Propriétés Uniques: 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 & Emballage: 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.
Mots-Clés: Modular Design, Layered Clay, Ceramic Tableware, Material Structure, Nerikomi
Technologie de Production: 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.
Défi de Conception: 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.
Recherche: 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.
Durée du Projet: 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.
Flux Opérationnel: 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.
Crédits Images: Photography　Christopher Brown