Reusable Inkomishi Egoqekayo by Kalina Gotseva

Reusable Inkomishi Egoqekayo by Kalina Gotseva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Umkhiqizo Oqhubekayo Competition Category.

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Reusable Inkomishi Egoqekayo

by Kalina Gotseva

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Umkhiqizo Oqhubekayo Category

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The Design

About Reusable Inkomishi Egoqekayo

Reusable yinkomishi egoqekayo eyakhelwe iziphuzo ezisetshenziswa ngaphandle kwasekhaya. Inkomishi iyagoqeka ibe yisimo esincane esingena ephakcheni noma esikhwameni. I-Reusable yenziwe ngesiliconi elivumelekile ukusetshenziswa nokudla kanye nepulasitiki engenayo i-BPA, ibunjwe ngendlela yokufaka ngempintshi (injection molding). Inkomishi ithwala amamilimitha angu-250, ibanzi ngamamilimitha angu-87 futhi iphakeme ngamamilimitha angu-122. Ukuvula inkomishi, umphetho ongenhla udonswa phezulu uze ukhonjwe endaweni. Ukuyivala, umphetho uyacindezelwa phansi uze ugoqeke ube yisicaba. I-Reusable inikeza enye indlela esikhundleni sezinkomishi ezilahlwayo futhi isiza ekunciphiseni imfucuza.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Reusable Inkomishi Egoqekayo iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Reusable Inkomishi Egoqekayo ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Reusable Inkomishi Egoqekayo iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

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.