The 'Gourd Teacup' Has a Functional Design That Strains Leaves Well
Riley von Niessen — August 17, 2016 — Art & Design
References: arthur-xin & yankodesign
Arthur Xin, an experienced product designer, created the 'Gourd Teacup' -- an insulated teacup with a whimsical shape that efficiently strains leaves.
In order to use it, consumers simply fill a compartment placed at the top with their favorite tea leaves and then pour hot water through. Once doing so, they can place a lid over top so that heat doesn't escape while the drink is steeping -- which is also ensured by the double-layered glass that comprise the insulated teacups.
Once consumers feel the tea is steeped to their liking, they can remove the tea hopper with the leaves in it and enjoy. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the design of the Gourd Teacup allows the tea hopper to fit in perfectly so that tea is brewed to perfection and no leaves go astray.
In order to use it, consumers simply fill a compartment placed at the top with their favorite tea leaves and then pour hot water through. Once doing so, they can place a lid over top so that heat doesn't escape while the drink is steeping -- which is also ensured by the double-layered glass that comprise the insulated teacups.
Once consumers feel the tea is steeped to their liking, they can remove the tea hopper with the leaves in it and enjoy. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the design of the Gourd Teacup allows the tea hopper to fit in perfectly so that tea is brewed to perfection and no leaves go astray.
Trend Themes
1. Functional Design - The 'Gourd Teacup' demonstrates a functional design that efficiently strains leaves.
2. Insulated Drinkware - The double-layered glass of the 'Gourd Teacup' suggests a trend in insulated drinkware.
3. Aesthetically Pleasing Products - The Gourd Teacup's whimsical shape highlights the trend of aesthetically pleasing products.
Industry Implications
1. Product Design - The 'Gourd Teacup' showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity for product designers to create functional and aesthetically pleasing drinkware.
2. Tea Industry - The 'Gourd Teacup' introduces a disruptive innovation opportunity for the tea industry to offer unique and efficient tea straining methods.
3. Kitchenware Industry - The trend of functional and aesthetically pleasing insulated drinkware, like the 'Gourd Teacup', opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the kitchenware industry.
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