WANDER
Portable Tea Kettle and Travel Mug
DESIGN GOALS
Portable
Shareable
Calming
- The device should accommodate both personal uses and be sharable in social situations
- The device should be simple to use and help invoke a calming atmosphere and experience.
-The device needs to be somewhat portable to an on-the-go lifestyle.
EXPERIENCE
ADVENTURE
-Wander allows you to enjoy your tea on the go, wherever that might be.
-On your commute, traveling, camping, studying, or just relaxing Wander can provide a warm cup of tea for you or to share.
-A simple but specific brewing process offers a tea experience for enthusiasts or your casual sipper.
CALMING
-Wander should provide a calming experience to its users to take a break and reflect on a busy workday or epic adventure.
FORM STUDY
FORM INSPIRATION
-Smooth transitions that lead to sharp details.
-Forms smoothly wrap the underlying functions of the objects.
- Strong and sturdy but organic
COLOR STUDY
SUMMARY
-Dark, calming, and natural colors will be used to invoke peace and natural connection.
-Green connects to a blooming natural world.
-Dark blue connects to deep calming water.
-Black offers a connection to the night and starry sky.
FORM IDEATION
FUNCTIONALITY
POUR WATER INTO CUP
TURN TEMPERATURE DIAL
ADD LEAF OR BAG TEA
SCREW ON CAP
PRESS DIAL TO START
TWIST TO FASTEN CAP
PLACE ON BASE
PLACE IN CAP OR BASE
PRESS POWER BUTTON
TWIST AND OPEN INFUSER
PRESS WARM BUTTON
INFUSE TO PREFERENCE
PROTOTYPING
SURFACING IDEATION
SURFACE
-Multiple sufacing treatments were tested
-A sharper and less organic form was chosen.
Rubber Ring
Insulated Cap
Threaded Closure
Stainless Steel Infuser
Insulated Thermos Base
Electric Connection
Rubber Ring
Branded Locking Cap
Easy Clean Infuser
Alternate Infuser Position
Infuser Resting Ledge
Dual Walled Insulation
Heating Coil
Electric Connection Point
Keep Warm Button
Power button
Temperature Light Bar
Water Temperature Settings
Temperature Selection
COLORWAYS
PERSONAL PROJECT IN DEVELOPMENT