The TrioCup To-Go Cup Has an Award-Winning, Origami-Esque Tri-Fold Top
Alyson Wyers — November 6, 2017 — Art & Design
References: triocup & springwise
The origami-style design of this to-go cup does away with the need for a plastic lid. Created by Cooper Union engineering students, the TrioCup is a convenient one-piece container that is compostable as well.
Its tri-fold top is spill-resistant with a quick and easy drinking slot you can unfold and cover back up again. This takes the same amount of time to place a lid on a conventional disposable cup. Even though the design requires more paper to make, estimates suggest the to-go cup can still compete cost-wise as it doesn't require a cover. The TrioCup was recently awarded the 2017 New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize and its team is working on the final, fully recyclable product to bring to market.
Its tri-fold top is spill-resistant with a quick and easy drinking slot you can unfold and cover back up again. This takes the same amount of time to place a lid on a conventional disposable cup. Even though the design requires more paper to make, estimates suggest the to-go cup can still compete cost-wise as it doesn't require a cover. The TrioCup was recently awarded the 2017 New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize and its team is working on the final, fully recyclable product to bring to market.
Trend Themes
1. Compostable Packaging - The trend of creating more sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging products has created opportunities for companies to innovate the materials and design of their products.
2. Lid-free Containers - The trend of designing containers without lids has created opportunities for companies to create products that are more convenient and reduce the use of single-use plastics.
3. Origami-inspired Designs - The trend of incorporating origami-inspired designs into products has created opportunities for companies to create unique and functional designs that stand out in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can benefit from using more sustainable and convenient packaging products to reduce waste and improve their environmental impact.
2. Packaging - The packaging industry can innovate new materials and designs to create more sustainable and convenient products that address consumer demand for environmentally-friendly options.
3. Paper Products - The paper product industry can innovate new designs and techniques for creating functional and eco-friendly products, such as the origami-inspired designs of the TrioCup to-go cup.
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