O design Govy Louça Cerâmica por Kayoko Nishii é um vencedor altamente estimado do prestigioso 2026 A' Design Award de Bronze na Categoria de Competição Design de Formas de Forno, Louça, Copos e Panelas.

BronzeUtensílios de Cozinha· 2026

Govy Louça Cerâmica

por Kayoko Nishii

Vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze na Categoria Utensílios de Cozinha

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O Design

Sobre Govy Louça Cerâmica

Govy é uma coleção de louça em cerâmica produzida por meio da construção em camadas de argila. Finas placas de argila são laminadas e comprimidas, de modo que os padrões de veios de madeira emergem de dentro do próprio material, em vez de serem aplicados como decoração superficial. Os veios passam a integrar o corpo cerâmico, fazendo com que a estrutura em camadas se prolongue pela superfície, pela base, pelas bordas e pelas seções transversais de cada peça. Mais de cinquenta massas cerâmicas foram testadas quanto à harmonia cromática e à retração durante a queima. A coleção inclui canecas, tigelas e pratos em quatro tonalidades de madeira.

O Reconhecimento

Sobre o A' Design Award de Bronze

Govy Louça Cerâmica conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que Govy Louça Cerâmica seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. Govy Louça Cerâmica satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

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Propriedades Únicas: 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.
Dimensões e Embalagem: 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.
Etiquetas: Modular Design, Layered Clay, Ceramic Tableware, Material Structure, Nerikomi
Tecnologia de Produção: 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.
Desafio de Design: 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.
Pesquisa: 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.
Inspiração: 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.
Duração do Projeto: 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.
Fluxo de Operação: 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.
Créditos de Imagem: Photography　Christopher Brown