Reusable Koob Laalaabma Karo by Kalina Gotseva

Reusable Koob Laalaabma Karo by Kalina Gotseva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Alaabta Waarta, Mashruucyada iyo Naqshadeynta Cagaaran Competition Category.

BirAlaabta Waarta· 2025

Reusable Koob Laalaabma Karo

by Kalina Gotseva

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Alaabta Waarta Category

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The Design

About Reusable Koob Laalaabma Karo

Reusable waa koob laalaabma kara oo loogu talagalay cabitaannada lagu cabbo marka aad guriga ka maqan tahay. Koobku wuxuu u laalaabmaa qaab yar oo ku filan jeebka ama boorsada. Reusable waxaa laga sameeyaa silikoon heerka cuntada u qalma iyo balaastik ka madhan BPA, kuna qaabaysan habka shubidda (injection molding). Koobku wuxuu qaadaa 250 ml, waxaana uu le'eg yahay 87 mm ballaadh iyo 122 mm dherer. Si koobka loo furo, cidhifka sare ayaa loo jiitaa ilaa uu si adag u xayiranaayo. Si koobka loo xidho, cidhifku waa la riixaa ilaa uu si siman u laalaabmo. Reusable wuxuu bixiyaa doorasho beddel ah oo ka duwan koobabka hal-mar la isticmaalo, waxaana uu gacan ka geystaa yaraynta qashinka.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Reusable Koob Laalaabma Karo waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Reusable Koob Laalaabma Karo waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Reusable Koob Laalaabma Karo waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

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.