illumineat
Illumineat received a Good Design Award 2025 in the Lighting and Furniture category for its radical rethinking of art and gastronomy.
Handcrafted in Australia, Illumineat is a portable, rechargeable porcelain light and serving tray that unites beauty, sustainability, and function. Each piece is repaired using the Japanese art of Kintsugi, celebrating renewal.
Designed for luxury hospitality environments, Illumineat redefines the act of dining through light, materiality, and innovation. By merging meticulous craftsmanship with contemporary design thinking, it transforms food presentation into a refined, multisensory experience — where illumination becomes an integral part of storytelling.
where taste meets art
Handcrafted from Australian Lumina porcelain, the Illumineat tray is lightweight, durable, and visually striking, balancing both functionality and artistry.A compact, rechargeable LED system is integrated to provide even illumination throughout the evening, ensuring ease of use for hospitality. The design emphasises energy efficiency and responsible material sourcing, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability. B Illumineat reimagines functional objects as luminous artworks, uniting beauty, sustainability, and utility to create a refined, multisensory dining experience.
Handcrafted in Australia from Lumina porcelain, the piece serves as both an elegant portable tray and a sculptural work of art. Developed in response to a luxury hotel brief, it showcases the material’s natural translucency and strength through ultra-thin, 2mm porcelain sheets — a result of extensive experimentation by artist Sarah Tracton.
A compact, rechargeable LED system is seamlessly integrated to provide soft, even illumination while maintaining the tray’s minimal weight and elegant form. The design prioritises energy efficiency, ergonomic refinement, and responsible material sourcing, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability.
Produced in small, handcrafted batches using locally sourced porcelain, Illumineat transforms dining into a theatrical and sensory experience, setting a new standard for functional luxury in contemporary hospitality design.
“Illumineat is a portable, rechargeable porcelain light and serving tray. It is ingenious, beautiful and provides a multisensory experience. It encompasses food experience, ambient light and enhances whatever exclusive culinary treat is presented on it. A strong showcase of design innovation and impact. Well done”
— Good Design Award Jury
