Brew
Consumer Product
Timeline
3 weeks
Tools
Sketching
Rapid Prototyping
Foam Modeling
Wood - working
Solidworks
Keyshot
Challenge
How might we redesign the coffee making and drinking experience?
Product Description
Brew transforms the coffee ritual into an enriching performance, redefining both creation and consumption. Its elegant arch design supports a funnel, orchestrating a captivating visual of coffee flowing into double-walled glass cups, meticulously designed to preserve the ideal warmth and lock essential coffee compounds by pouring over a metal ball. Brew invites the user into a serene, almost spiritual experience each morning, blending modern aesthetics with the timeless art of craftsmanship.
Brew Coffee Drip
Process
I crafted a warped U-shaped jig and produced two bent laminations, ensuring they remained in the jig for an identical duration to achieve a perfect match. Angular slots were then cut along the edges of these laminations, facilitating the creation of an interlocking triangular structure. Utilizing walnut wood, I traced the negative space of the bent laminations and precisely cut them on the band saw for a seamless fit. A holder for the filter was also constructed and secured with walnut. The assembly was then glued, clamped, sanded, and finally polished to a smooth finish.
Product Details
The bent laminated pieces are secured with a strategically placed walnut wood that adds both stability and aesthetic value to the Brew coffee drip.The edges of the laminated curves are joined using a dowel biscuit joint, ensuring durability and a seamless unity of form.
The Brew Coffee Drip's tall design enhances aeration for a frothier cup of coffee, while its conical shape ensures even water distribution for optimal flavor extraction. The wooden base features a bent laminated shape that adds a sculptural quality, providing stability and a touch of natural elegance.
Brew Coffee Cups
Exploring different forms
I drew inspiration from diverse sources: the natural elegance of a dried pear, the architectural beauty of scalloped pillars, and the abstract expressionism of Robert Morris's "Composition 1967."
Transforming 2D to 3D
Paper and clay modeling
Subtractive Modeling
Employing various techniques for hollowing like patterned drilling and scooping. Cutting, filing, and sanding to test the size and feel of the cups.
I created the cup models by adhering two foam pieces together, then separating them to reveal a sectional view of the cup's interior.
Brew Coffee Cups
