Trinity 飲用玻璃杯 by Ivilina Miteva is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 廚具設計 Competition Category.

鐵廚具· 2026

Trinity 飲用玻璃杯

by Ivilina Miteva

Client: Ivilina Miteva

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 廚具 Category

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The Design

About Trinity 飲用玻璃杯

Trinity係一個當代玻璃器皿系列，透過可翻轉嘅設計重新定義飲用玻璃杯。系列中三件作品每一件都可以喺兩個方向使用，喺單一形態之中提供唔同嘅容量同體驗。佢極簡嘅幾何造型消除咗杯底同杯口之間嘅界線，令用家只需一個簡單嘅動作就可以重新定義功能。Trinity採用耐用、可回收嘅硼硅酸鹽玻璃精製而成，將可持續性同精準工藝結合，成就出一個精緻而又充滿玩味、鼓勵互動嘅設計。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Trinity 飲用玻璃杯是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Trinity 飲用玻璃杯將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Trinity 飲用玻璃杯因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

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.