VIDA MIA, is a set of sake that represents the deisgner’s interpretation on the complexity that is Japan, which covers itself into the simplicity of a balanced way of living.
VIDA MIA components symbolizes the key aspects of Ikigai, with irregular shapes that balance each other allowing a different experience of drinking sake, depending on the intuition and preference of the user to hold it in which he feels more comfortable, making it a very personal ritual.
The unusual design mix with the traditional Japanese technique of Seikado, challenges the collaboration between the artisan and the designer into discovering new approaches for their respective disciplines.
VIDA MIA was meant to be organic and playful, just like life itself.
VIDA MIA components symbolizes the key aspects of Ikigai, with irregular shapes that balance each other allowing a different experience of drinking sake, depending on the intuition and preference of the user to hold it in which he feels more comfortable, making it a very personal ritual.
The unusual design mix with the traditional Japanese technique of Seikado, challenges the collaboration between the artisan and the designer into discovering new approaches for their respective disciplines.
VIDA MIA was meant to be organic and playful, just like life itself.
In collaboration with:
Yamanaka Gembei, president of SEIKADO CO., LTD,
Special thanks:
Yamanaka Gembei, president of SEIKADO CO., LTD,
Kyoto Institute of Technology
Yamanaka Gembei, president of SEIKADO CO., LTD,
Kyoto Institute of Technology
