Reusable Kapu Yopindika by Kalina Gotseva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Zipangizo Zokhalitsa, Mapulojekiti ndi Mapangidwe Obiriwira Competition Category.
ChitsuloChipangizo Chokhalitsa· 2025
Reusable Kapu Yopindika
Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Chipangizo Chokhalitsa Category
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About Reusable Kapu Yopindika
Reusable ndi kapu yopindika yopangidwa kuti izigwiritsidwa ntchito pomwera zakumwa kunja kwa nyumba. Kapuyi imapindika kukhala yaying'ono yomwe imakwanira m'thumba kapena m'chikwama. Reusable imapangidwa ndi silicone yoyenera kugwiritsidwa ntchito ndi zakudya komanso pulasitiki yopanda BPA, yopangidwa mwa njira ya injection molding. Kapuyi imatha kukhala ndi 250 ml ndipo ili ndi m'lifupi mwa 87 mm komanso m'litali mwa 122 mm. Kuti mutsegule kapu, mphepete wapamwamba umakwezedwa mpaka kukhazikika pamalo pake. Kuti mutseke kapu, mphepete umakankhidwira pansi mpaka kupindika bwino lomwe. Reusable imapereka njira ina m'malo mwa makapu opondera n'kutaya, ndipo imathandizira kuchepetsa zinyalala.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award
Reusable Kapu Yopindika ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Reusable Kapu Yopindika akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Reusable Kapu Yopindika amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.
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.
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