Redesign of Kurojyoka Drinkware

Yuki Ijichi

Redesign of Kurojyoka Drinkware by Yuki Ijichi, Golden A' Design Award

Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Redesign of Kurojyoka Drinkware by Yuki Ijichi This is a redesign of the kurojyoka, a traditional Kagoshima shochu ceramic teapot, to fit modern lifestyles. The traditional Kurojyoka was formed based on the Japanese hearth heating system, and its shape has remained the same despite changing lifestyles. This project is a continuation of Kagoshima's shochu culture and traditional craftsmanship by modifying this aspect and updating the kurojyoka to fit modern lifestyles.

Golden A' Design Award Winner

Redesign of Kurojyoka Drinkware by Yuki Ijichi is a winner of the A' Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Award. Redesign of Kurojyoka Drinkware earned the Golden A' Design Award in 2025 and is showcased on Industrial Design Winners among other remarkable designs. Explore the project details, discover other works by Yuki Ijichi and see why Redesign of Kurojyoka Drinkware design stands out from its competition.

About Redesign of Kurojyoka

Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Redesign of Kurojyoka Drinkware by Yuki Ijichi This is a redesign of the kurojyoka, a traditional Kagoshima shochu ceramic teapot, to fit modern lifestyles. The traditional Kurojyoka was formed based on the Japanese hearth heating system, and its shape has remained the same despite changing lifestyles. This project is a continuation of Kagoshima's shochu culture and traditional craftsmanship by modifying this aspect and updating the kurojyoka to fit modern lifestyles. Redesign of Kurojyoka earned the Golden A' Design Award, one of the highest levels of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Golden A' Design Award winner designs combine strong original ideas with excellent innovation, and are selected by a grand jury, as exceptional entries in their respective categories, after fair, just, meritocratic and independent academic review, where nominated designs are voted through blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.

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