Reusable Poculum Complicabile by Kalina Gotseva

Reusable Poculum Complicabile by Kalina Gotseva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Productum Sustinibile Competition Category.

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Reusable Poculum Complicabile

by Kalina Gotseva

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Productum Sustinibile Category

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The Design

About Reusable Poculum Complicabile

Reusable est poculum complicabile ad potiones extra domum sumendas confectum. Poculum in formam compactam colligitur quae in sacculo vel loculo capitur. Reusable ex silicone gradus alimentarii et materia plastica sine BPA factum est, per formationem iniectivam figuratum. Poculum 250 ml capit et 87 mm latitudine atque 122 mm altitudine metitur. Ad poculum aperiendum, ora superior sursum trahitur donec in loco suo firmatur. Ad poculum claudendum, ora deorsum premitur donec plane complicatur. Reusable alternativam poculis abiciendis praebet et ad sordes minuendas confert.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Reusable Poculum Complicabile victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Reusable Poculum Complicabile creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Reusable Poculum Complicabile ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Behind the Design

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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.