Trinity Gilaasi Mimu by Ivilina Miteva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Ìdáná, Ohun-èlò Oúnjẹ, Ohun Mímu àti Ohun Ìṣe Oúnjẹ Competition Category.

IrinOhun-èlò Ìdáná· 2026

Trinity Gilaasi Mimu

by Ivilina Miteva

Client: Ivilina Miteva

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award Winner in Ohun-èlò Ìdáná Category

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The Design

About Trinity Gilaasi Mimu

Trinity jẹ́ àkójọpọ̀ ohun èlò gíláàsì ti ìgbà òde òní tí ó tún ìtumọ̀ gíláàsì mimu ṣe nípasẹ̀ àpẹrẹ tí a lè yí padà. Ọ̀kọ̀ọ̀kan nínú àwọn ẹyọ mẹ́ta náà ń ṣiṣẹ́ ní ọ̀nà ìdojúkọ méjì, tí ó ń pèsè ìwọ̀n oríṣiríṣi àti ìrírí ọ̀tọ̀ọ̀tọ̀ nínú ìrísí kan ṣoṣo. Jiọmẹ́trì rẹ̀ tí ó rọrùn yọ ìyàtọ̀ kúrò láàrin ìsàlẹ̀ àti etí gíláàsì, tí ó sì ń jẹ́ kí àwọn olùmúlò tún ìtumọ̀ iṣẹ́ rẹ̀ ṣe nípasẹ̀ ìṣesí kékeré kan. A ṣe é láti ara gíláàsì borosilicate tí ó lágbára tí a sì lè tún lò, Trinity so ìtọ́jú àyíká pọ̀ mọ́ pípé, tí ó sì mú àpẹrẹ tí ó dára tí ó sì kún fún eré jáde tí ó ń gba ìbáṣepọ̀ níyànjú.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award

Trinity Gilaasi Mimu jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Trinity Gilaasi Mimu yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Trinity Gilaasi Mimu nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.

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.