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The 2026 Jug of the Year is a creation by Ramon Benedito and Gae Benedito of Benedito Design, created for the Museu del Càntir d’Argentona.
Starting from one of the most emblematic objects of Catalan popular culture, the designers have created a contemporary reinterpretation based on one essential idea: the luxury of simplicity.
2026 Jug of the Year: tradition and contemporary design
The piece retains the memory and character of the traditional Catalan jug while refining its forms into smooth, rounded and balanced volumes. The result is a modern and timeless object that connects tradition, design and technology.
Created by Benedito Design, a leading industrial design studio founded in 1973, the 2026 Jug of the Year combines traditional material culture with a contemporary approach to design.
Ramon Benedito and Gae Benedito transform an everyday object deeply rooted in Catalan heritage into a design and collectible piece, while preserving its symbolic value and original identity.
This edition forms part of the annual collection of Designer Jugs by the Museu del Càntir d’Argentona, an initiative that brings together pottery tradition and some of the most prominent names in contemporary design and creation.
Features of the 2026 Jug of the Year
Design: Ramon Benedito and Gae Benedito
Studio: Benedito Design
Edition: Museu del Càntir d’Argentona
Year: 2026
Dimensions: 23 × 21.7 cm
Edition size: 5,000 pieces
Limited and individually numbered edition
Project origin: Argentona, Catalonia
An ideal piece for lovers of Catalan design, culture, contemporary craftsmanship and collectible design objects.
What is the 2026 Jug of the Year?
The 2026 Jug of the Year is a design object created by Ramon Benedito and Gae Benedito of Benedito Design and published by the Museu del Càntir d’Argentona. It reinterprets the traditional Catalan drinking jug through contemporary, smooth and balanced forms. It measures 23 × 21.7 cm and is produced in a limited and numbered edition of 5,000 pieces.
Frequently asked questions about the 2026 Jug of the Year
Who designed the 2026 Jug of the Year?
The 2026 Jug of the Year was designed by Ramon Benedito and Gae Benedito of Benedito Design.
How many 2026 Jugs of the Year were produced?
The 2026 Jug of the Year is produced in a limited and numbered edition of 5,000 pieces.
What are the dimensions of the 2026 Jug of the Year?
The 2026 Jug of the Year measures 23 × 21.7 cm.
Who publishes the 2026 Jug of the Year?
The piece forms part of the annual Designer Jug collection published by the Museu del Càntir d’Argentona.
What is the concept behind the design?
Ramon Benedito and Gae Benedito developed the project around the concept of “the luxury of simplicity”, reinterpreting the traditional jug through a contemporary language and refined forms.
Is it a collectible design piece?
Yes. It is a limited and individually numbered edition of 5,000 pieces and forms part of the annual Designer Jug collection of the Museu del Càntir d’Argentona.
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