# Convertible Cap Sippers Young-Ye Cho Designs a Seal That Turns Into a Straw By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/young-ye-cho References: [newtech-enews](http://www.newtech-enews.com/2011/07/07/straw-cap-by-young-ye-cho/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/07/07/cap-sipper/) In a world where we are always looking to improve productivity, designer Young-ye Cho has found a resourceful way to improve a [simple plastic screw-on cap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvaglia-sabrecap) for one-time-use bottles. I am an advocate for the green initiative and my carbon footprint is relatively small, but I still prefer to use straws. These functional plastic caps work to ensure freshness in [prepackaged drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resealable-bottle) and even convert into a [useable straw](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up-straw). With this need in the market for such a product, it certainly helps those of us who feel the need to enjoy our drinks with straws. Never again will you be stuck without a straw or accidentally dribble your drink down your face and neck. Never again will you embarrass friends and family at dinner or in public, and you’ll have Young-ye Cho to thank for that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Packaging Solutions:** The trend of creating innovative packaging solutions that enhance functionality and convenience. - **Sustainable Design:** The trend of designing environmentally friendly products that reduce waste and promote a green initiative. - **Multi-purpose Products:** The trend of developing versatile products that serve multiple functions or have dual functionalities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Packaging:** Opportunity for beverage packaging companies to create innovative caps and straws that offer functionality and convenience to consumers. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Opportunity for companies in the sustainable product industry to design and manufacture eco-friendly packaging solutions that reduce single-use plastic waste. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to incorporate functional packaging solutions that provide added value and convenience to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Hydration-Tracking Eco Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-smartcap.md) - [Fully Recyclable Drink Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secure-flip-sports-cap.md) - [Multifunctional Drinking Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepcup-bottle.md) - [Eye-Catching Reusable Beverage Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-beverage-cup.md) - [Reusable Drink-Stirring Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskee-straw.md) - [Eco-Friendly Soda Bottle Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-uk.md) - [Durable Juice Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capri-sun-1.md) - [Compact Rollable Reusable Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-tribe.md) - [Revamped Eco Juice Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caprisun-packaging.md)