Trinity Chikho Chakumwera by Ivilina Miteva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zophikira, Zodyera, Makopo ndi Zophikira Competition Category.
ChitsuloZida za Kukhitchini· 2026
Trinity Chikho Chakumwera
Client: Ivilina Miteva
Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Zida za Kukhitchini Category
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The Design
About Trinity Chikho Chakumwera
Trinity ndi gulu la ziwiya zagalasi zamakono zomwe zimasintha maonekedwe a chikho chakumwera kudzera mu kapangidwe kotha kutembenuzidwa. Chilichonse mwa zidutswa zitatuzi chimagwira ntchito m'njira ziwiri, kupereka miyeso yosiyanasiyana ndi zokumana nazo zosiyana mu mawonekedwe amodzi. Kapangidwe kake kophweka ka masamu kamachotsa kusiyana pakati pa tsinde ndi mkombero, kulola ogwiritsa ntchito kusintha ntchito yake kudzera mu kayendedwe kophweka. Popangidwa ndi galasi la borosilicate lolimba komanso longathe kukonzedwanso, Trinity limaphatikiza kusamalira chilengedwe ndi ulondola, zomwe zimabweretsa kapangidwe kokongola komanso kosangalatsa komwe kamalimbikitsa kucheza nako.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award
Trinity Chikho Chakumwera 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. Trinity Chikho Chakumwera 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. Trinity Chikho Chakumwera 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
- 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.
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