Reusable 折りたたみカップ by Kalina Gotseva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in サステナブル製品・プロジェクト・グリーンデザイン Competition Category.
鉄サステナブル製品· 2025
Reusable 折りたたみカップ
A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in サステナブル製品 Category
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The Design
About Reusable 折りたたみカップ
Reusableは、外出先での飲み物のために設計された折りたたみ式カップです。コンパクトな形状に折りたたむことができ、ポケットやバッグに収まります。Reusableは食品グレードのシリコーンとBPAフリーのプラスチックを使用し、射出成形によって成形されています。容量は250mlで、幅87mm、高さ122mmです。カップを開くには、上端のリムを固定されるまで引き上げます。閉じるには、リムを平らに折りたたまれるまで押し下げます。Reusableは使い捨てカップに代わる選択肢を提供し、廃棄物の削減に貢献します。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 鉄賞
Reusable 折りたたみカップは、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。Reusable 折りたたみカップは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。Reusable 折りたたみカップは、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design is a foldable, reusable cup that combines portability, durability, and eco-friendliness. What sets it apart is its ability to collapse into a compact form, making it easy to carry in pockets or bags. Crafted from durable, food-grade silicone and BPA-free plastic, it ensures safety and longevity. Its sleek, modern design promotes sustainability by providing a stylish alternative to disposable cups, thereby reducing environmental impact and encouraging responsible consumption.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 87mm x Height 122mm 250 ml
- Tags
- cup, Sustainable Design, coffee cup, eco design, Drinkware Mug, Coffee, foldable cup
- Production Technology
- The foldable cup design was achieved through iterative prototyping using CAD software. We employed injection molding for precision in mass production, utilizing food-grade silicone and BPA-free plastic to ensure safety and durability.
- Design Challenge
- The toughest challenge in this design activity was achieving a balance between compactness and durability. Creatively, we faced the obstacle of ensuring the cup could fold efficiently without compromising its structural integrity. The final concept of the foldable cup emerged as a response to countless iterations, material testing, paper prototyping, and 3D printing.
- Research
- The final concept of the foldable cup emerged as a response to countless iterations. In the process, a huge role played sculpting through various types of prototyping. Paper prototypes were used for proportion and geometry relationships, and 3D printing prototyping with soft plastics was used to test shape and thicknesses. Followed by extensive research on materials from which to manufacture.
- Inspiration
- Reusable's journey began with a simple question: How can we make eco-friendly choices effortlessly integrated into our routine? Inspired by the beauty of simplicity and functionality followed by the quest to create a solution that combines convenience with sustainability. Reusable boasts a unique collapsible design that transforms it from a full-sized cup into a compact, pocket-friendly form factor.
- Project Duration
- The idea was born in 2019, but the project commenced in January 2023 and concluded in April 2024. The design and development phases took place in Bulgaria. This timeline allowed for extensive research, prototyping, and user testing, ensuring the final product met high standards of functionality and sustainability.
- Operation Flow
- The foldable cup is easy to use. To operate, simply expand the cup by pulling on the top rim until it locks into place. To collapse, push down gently until it folds flat.
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