Reusable Sebele sa Ho Menahanngoa by Kalina Gotseva

Reusable Sebele sa Ho Menahanngoa by Kalina Gotseva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Dihlahiswa tse Tsitsitseng, Diprojeke le Botala Competition Category.

TšepeSehlahiswa se Tsitsitseng· 2025

Reusable Sebele sa Ho Menahanngoa

by Kalina Gotseva

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Sehlahiswa se Tsitsitseng Category

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The Design

About Reusable Sebele sa Ho Menahanngoa

Reusable ke sebele se menahanngoang se etselitsoeng linoo tse nooeloang kantle ho lapeng. Sebele sena se menahana sebopeho se nyenyane se lumellanang le ho kena ka pokothong kapa ka mokotlaneng. Reusable e entsoe ka silicone ea maemo a tefello ea lijo le polasetiki e se nang BPA, e bōptjoa ka mokhoa oa ho tšela ka sethunya (injection molding). Sebele se tšoara limilitara tse 250 mme se na le bophara ba 87 mm le bolelele ba 122 mm. Ho bula sebele, moeli o ka holimo o hulelloa holimo ho fihlela o notlela sebakeng sa oona. Ho koala sebele, moeli o kgannoa ka tlase ho fihlela o mena o le bataletse. Reusable e fana ka mokgoa o mong ho fapana le libele tse lahloang kamora tshebediso e le nngwe, mme e thusa ho fokotsa ditlhapa.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Reusable Sebele sa Ho Menahanngoa ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Reusable Sebele sa Ho Menahanngoa e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Reusable Sebele sa Ho Menahanngoa e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.