Reusable Salokāma tase by Kalina Gotseva

Reusable Salokāma tase by Kalina Gotseva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Dzelzs balva A' Design Award in Ilgtspējīgu produktu, projektu un zaļais dizains Competition Category.

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Reusable Salokāma tase

by Kalina Gotseva

Dzelzs balva A' Design Award Winner in Ilgtspējīgs produkts Category

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The Design

About Reusable Salokāma tase

Grāmatas teksts: Reusable ir salokāma tase, kas paredzēta dzērienu lietošanai ārpus mājas. Tase sakļaujas kompaktā formā, kas ietilpst kabatā vai somā. Reusable ir izgatavota no pārtikas kvalitātes silikona un BPA nesaturoša plastmasas, veidota ar injekcijas liešanas metodi. Tases tilpums ir 250 ml, un tās izmēri ir 87 mm platumā un 122 mm augstumā. Lai atvērtu tasi, augšējā mala tiek pavilkta uz augšu, līdz tā nofiksējas vietā. Lai aizvērtu tasi, mala tiek nospiesta uz leju, līdz tā salokās plakani. Reusable piedāvā alternatīvu vienreizējās lietošanas tasēm un palīdz mazināt atkritumu daudzumu.

The Recognition

About the Dzelzs balva A' Design Award

Reusable Salokāma tase ir Dzelzs balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir labiem dizainiem, kas atbilst profesionālajām un rūpnieciskajām prasībām, kādas sagaidāmas no labi izstrādātiem darbiem. Dzelzs ieguvēji parāda to radītāju lielo prasmi, augsto specializāciju, ekspertu izpratni un radošo spēju. Sagaidāms, ka Reusable Salokāma tase būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts darbs, praktisks un inovatīvs. Šis ar Dzelzs balvu apbalvotais dizains integrē nozares labāko praksi un tam ir kompetentas tehniskās īpašības, kas saistītas ar zinātību un talantu. Reusable Salokāma tase tiek cienīts par rūpību un ir izstrādāts, lai uzlabotu dzīves kvalitāti un palīdzētu padarīt pasauli labāku.

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.