Trinity Drinkglas by Ivilina Miteva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in IJzer in Bakgerei, Serviesgoed, Drinkgerei en Kookgerei Ontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerKeukengerei· 2026

Trinity Drinkglas

by Ivilina Miteva

Client: Ivilina Miteva

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Keukengerei Category

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The Design

About Trinity Drinkglas

Trinity is een eigentijdse glaswerkcollectie die het drinkglas herdefinieert door middel van een omkeerbaar ontwerp. Elk van de drie stukken functioneert in twee oriëntaties en biedt verschillende volumes en ervaringen binnen één enkele vorm. De minimalistische geometrie heft het onderscheid tussen voet en rand op, waardoor gebruikers de functie kunnen herdefiniëren met een eenvoudig gebaar. Vervaardigd uit duurzaam, recyclebaar borosilicaatglas combineert Trinity duurzaamheid met precisie, wat resulteert in een verfijnd en tegelijk speels ontwerp dat uitnodigt tot interactie.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Trinity Drinkglas is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Trinity Drinkglas wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Trinity Drinkglas wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

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.