Trinity He Karaihe Inu by Ivilina Miteva

Trinity He Karaihe Inu by Ivilina Miteva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Taputapu Tunu, Rīhi, Inu me te Kuku Competition Category.

RinoTaputapu Kīhini· 2026

Trinity He Karaihe Inu

by Ivilina Miteva

Client: Ivilina Miteva

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Taputapu Kīhini Category

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The Design

About Trinity He Karaihe Inu

Ko Trinity he kohinga karaihe hou e whakahou ana i te karaihe inu mā te hoahoa ka taea te huri. Ka mahi ia o ngā wāhanga e toru i roto i ngā aronga e rua, e tuku ana i ngā kahanga rerekē me ngā wheako rerekē i roto i te āhua kotahi. Mā tōna āhua hangarite māmā ka whakakorehia te rerekētanga i waenga i te pūtake me te ngutu, e taea ai e ngā kaiwhakamahi te whakahou i te mahi mā te nekehanga māmā. He mea hanga mai i te karaihe borosilicate pakari, ka taea te hangarua, ka whakakotahi a Trinity i te toitūtanga me te tika, ā, ko te hua he hoahoa rangatira engari he ngahau hoki e whakatenatena ana i te pāhekoheko.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Trinity He Karaihe Inu te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Trinity He Karaihe Inu he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Trinity He Karaihe Inu mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Three sizes for various occasions. This set consists of three visually identical glasses with different volumes. The rigid geometry of the shape is enriched not only by colors, but also by tongue-in-cheek evocative design, making these glasses a valued addition to any bar or household. The different volumes of the "stool" half call to be filled with various drinks.
Dimensions & Packaging: Trinity S: Content 200/200ml, Diameter 103/64mm, Height 130mm
Trinity M: Content 200/300ml, Diameter 103/64mm, Height 160 mm
Trinity L: Content 200/380ml, Diameter 103/64mm, Height 190mm
Tags: tableware, drinkware, glassware, drinking glass, tumbler, glass, borosilicate
Production Technology: The Trinity glassware series is made from borosilicate glass, known for its durability and resistance to hot and cold temperature. The glass can be molded and crafted in a variety of thicknesses. It is an infinitely recyclable material that can be re-melted again and again, minimizing waste and environmental impact.
Design Challenge: The primary creative challenge was reconciling reversibility with ergonomic and structural integrity. Designing a glass that performs equally well in two orientations required eliminating the conventional hierarchy between base and rim, while maintaining stability, comfort and visual balance.
Research: The research question centered on whether a single glass form could successfully operate in two orientations without compromising stability, ergonomics, or aesthetic coherence. Material research focused on the properties of borosilicate glass - thermal resistance, weight reduction potential, and tensile strength - allowing exploration of refined wall thickness while maintaining durability.
Inspiration: The project started for the 2024 Traga Open Call. This Drinkware collection originates from the concept of double-use glasses, objects capable of shifting function through inversion. The three glasses are conceived as reversible forms. Each piece is designed to function in two orientations, allowing variations in volume, proportion, and drinking experience. By simply turning the object, the user redefines its purpose.
Project Duration: The project was initiated in 2024, in response to the Traga Open Call. Concept development began with research into reversible drinkware and functional double-use systems.
Operation Flow: The user intuitively explores both ends of the glass, discovering distinct rim diameters and capacities. The act of turning the glass becomes a part of the ritual. Flow is guided by calibrated geometry. Rim thickness is optimized for comfort and controlled liquid delivery, while curvature directs the beverage smoothly toward the lip.