2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Thermal Tableware Series

Entrant

Miaolai Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware & Cookware

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

The Thermal Tableware Series is an intelligent dining solution that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge electromagnetic induction technology with traditional ceramic aesthetics. It is designed to solve the common problem faced by modern urbanites whose busy schedules cause them to miss optimal mealtimes, resulting in food that is cold and less enjoyable. This series includes an elegantly designed ceramic tableware set and a wireless heating base, which maintains food at the perfect eating temperature of 55°C. It provides up to 4 hours of gentle warmth, redefining a healthy, high-quality dining experience. Our design philosophy is "Invisible Technology, Tangible Warmth." We aim to break free from the conventional image of traditional warming appliances as bulky, inefficient, and space-consuming. Through an innovative high-temperature firing process, we permanently fuse a metallic magnetic film onto the base of the ceramic ware, making it an integral part of the tableware itself. Utilizing the eddy current effect, heat is generated uniformly and efficiently from the base of the tableware, rather than being conducted from a hot plate. This design not only eliminates the safety hazards and cleaning difficulties of traditional products but also preserves the complete aesthetic and warm, gentle texture of the ceramic. Precise Temperature Control: Using electromagnetic induction heating, the food within the tableware is precisely maintained at the optimal eating temperature of 55°C, ensuring perfect taste and nutrition. Wireless Freedom: The base has a built-in battery, rechargeable via a Type-C port. Free from the constraints of power cords, it can be used anywhere, from the dining table to the study, for up to 4 hours. Absolute Safety: The heating process only affects the magnetic film on the tableware base; the heating base itself does not get hot, fundamentally eliminating the risk of accidental burns. It also features a foreign object detection function that identifies non-compatible metal items to prevent incorrect heating. Convenient and Easy to Use: The stepped design of the tableware and base allows for natural alignment through gravity, increasing the margin for error when placing the dish.

Credits

Jiahao Wu
Li Guo
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