DESIGN NAME: Infusion
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Beverage dispenser
INSPIRATION: Infusion's inspiration came from clear bubble balloon filled with colorful mini balloons.The magical mix between transparency and the color.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Infused drinks are everywhere, from luxury lounges and hotel lobbies to home kitchens.Fresh creations become the center of attention with a transparent window to display exotic fruit and herbs.
Easy to fill and maintain, The Infuser allows users to strike the perfect balance between artful design and utility.Exclusive removable chamber keeps fruit separated from the water to ensure beverages remain free from contaminants.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The Infusion Beverage Dispenser takes a mundane task such as getting a beverage from a dispenser and transforms it into an experience. People interact with every aspect of the design as it is used. They touch the crystalized handle as the liquid pours from the tap, their eyes take in the colorful display of fruit and they taste the beverage that has been infused inside. It is a full sensory experience from start to finish.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in summer 2015 in Israel and finished in spring 2016 in Chicago. "Infusion" was exhibited in NRA 2016.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Made from high-quality sheets of acrylic, the Infuser has been sustainably designed for zero material waste.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Dimension:21.3X21.3X55.9 centimeters
TAGS: infuser, beverage dispenser, hospitality, catering buffet equipment, rosseto serving solutions, igloo design
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The process included:
* Internal analysis of product policies and existing product development in the company.
* Analysis of the market and the usage environment of products.
* Analysis of trends associated with target markets and the product category.
* Analysis of the competition (commercial and category).
CHALLENGE: The main challenge in the project was to turn a functional product into a point of interest that upgrades every space and gives a clean and modern look. We wanted to make the simple act of filling and drinking water into a new and interesting experience.
In addition, great thought was given to maximizing the use of raw materials. Therefore, most parts of the Infuser are built of straight acrylic strips, with no residue.
ADDED DATE: 2017-07-02 11:50:47
TEAM MEMBERS (3) : Shelly Agronin, Arik Yuval and Tamir Levy
IMAGE CREDITS: Rosseto serving solutions
Yoram Asheim
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: United States Design Patent
Gold et al.
Patent Number: US D801,744 S
November 7, 2017
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