Trinity Ipu Inu Tioata by Ivilina Miteva

Trinity Ipu Inu Tioata by Ivilina Miteva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Uʻamea in Meafale Umukuka Competition Category.

UʻameaMeafale Umukuka· 2026

Trinity Ipu Inu Tioata

by Ivilina Miteva

Client: Ivilina Miteva

A' Design Award Uʻamea Winner in Meafale Umukuka Category

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The Design

About Trinity Ipu Inu Tioata

O le Trinity o se aoina o ipu tioata fa'aonaponei e toe fa'auigaina ai le ipu inu e ala i se mamanu e mafai ona fa'aliliuina. O ta'itasi o vaega e tolu e mafai ona fa'aaogaina i ni itu se lua, e ofoina atu ai voluma ma a'afiaga eseese i totonu o le foliga e tasi. O lona fa'ata'oto fa'a-geometry faigofie e aveesea ai le eseesega i le va o le pito i lalo ma le pito i luga, e mafai ai e tagata fa'aaoga ona toe fa'auigaina le fa'aaogaina e ala i se gaioiga faigofie. Ua gaosia mai le tioata borosilicate e tumau ma mafai ona toe fa'aaogaina, o le Trinity e tu'ufa'atasia ai le fa'atumauina o le si'osi'omaga ma le sa'o lelei, e maua ai se mamanu matagofie ae fa'afiafia fo'i e fa'amalosia ai fegalegaleaiga.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Trinity Ipu Inu Tioata, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina Trinity Ipu Inu Tioata e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai Trinity Ipu Inu Tioata ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

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.