BoboCup Wins the 2023 iF Design Award!
We are proud to look back on a significant achievement: BoboCup received the 2023 iF Design Award for Product Design. This prestigious iF Design Award recognizes exceptional design and innovation, and we are honored to be among the recipients.
This recognition was a landmark moment for CHaKO LAB. It validated the thoughtful work our team puts into every detail, from the first sketch to the final product. It told us we were on the right track.
What Is the iF Design Award?
Since 1953, the iF Design Award has been one of the most respected design competitions in the world. It recognizes excellence across multiple disciplines — product design, packaging, communication, service design, and concept design.
Each year, a jury of international design experts evaluates thousands of entries. They use strict criteria: innovation, functionality, quality, user experience, and impact.
Winning an iF Award means a product stands out among the best. For BoboCup, this recognition confirmed great design. Design is more than appearance; it solves real problems elegantly.
What Made BoboCup Stand Out
The jury recognized BoboCup for its innovative straw-cap storage design. This feature might seem simple. However, it solves a genuine everyday frustration.
We've all been there. You open your cup to take a drink, and you don't know where to put the lid. It ends up in your hand, on a dirty table, or awkwardly balanced somewhere. BoboCup changed that.
The lid clicked securely onto the cup while you drank. It stayed put, stayed clean, and didn't get in your way. This small detail made a big difference in how you used your cup daily.
This is what good design does. It doesn't shout. It just works.
What This Award Meant for Us
For the CHaKO LAB team, this award was a milestone. It reflected the dedication and creativity we bring to every product we develop.
But more than that, it reinforced our belief. Design is not just about visual appeal. It's about understanding how people live and what they need. A small improvement can make daily routines easier and more enjoyable.
This award belonged to everyone who contributed to our designers, engineers, partners, and the community that supported us.
We remain grateful to the iF Design Award jury for this honor. And we are grateful to our customers and partners for their trust and encouragement. Your support continues to drive us forward.
A Note on Product Availability
BoboCup completed its production cycle and is no longer available for purchase. However, its design principles, material standards, and commitment to quality remain. These earned the award and guide everything we create at CHaKO LAB.
Great design is timeless. The recognition from iF inspires us. We keep raising the bar with every new product.
Looking Ahead
Winning an iF Award was a meaningful achievement, but it wasn't the finish line. It was a stepping stone.
We remain committed to the same design-centric approach that earned us this recognition. We continue to develop products that are thoughtful, functional, and built to last. We keep listening to our users and refining our craft.
There's always room to improve. And we're excited about what's next.
Explore the CHaKO LAB Design Philosophy
If you appreciate what BoboCup represented, explore our current product collection. Every CHaKO LAB tumbler and accessory is designed with attention to detail. Usability and aesthetic quality earned us this award.
Great design stays with us even when the product doesn't. We look forward to bringing you more thoughtful designs that improve your everyday hydration.*