New York City, NY
Toni Ann Hoffman
The Locus Watering Can
Class: Design Studio 1
School Year: Sophomore
To design around tools for well-being, the watering can be given as a design challenge for re-design. This was a group project but all the content on this page was the parts that I contributed to the design process.
The main area I focused on was function and wanted to find a way to make a watering can both innovative and simple.
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Brainstorming Stage
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Although the content on this page is my work this entire process was done as a group project. I took an initiative to collect everyone's ideas into brainstorming visuals. This helped us find common ground on what we liked and did not like.
Models
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As a group, we created a model out of foam to get an idea of shape. This was then plastic molded for the final model,
3D Prinitng
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The center ball bearing was 3D printed and acted as a rotational axis for the body to move around.
Handle Focus
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The project revolved around creating an easier use for the designated product given. With the thought of watering cans carrying a heavy load, I studied various handles to create a balance throughout the body of the watering can- alleviating stress on just one area of the body.
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Interchangable
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I wanted the watering can to serve to multiple users so I explored the concept of having the nozzle be interchangeable for various watering needs.
Form Exploration
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Finding a comfortable yet meaning form was important not only for aesthetic but for overall purpose. Emphasizing use and minimizing unnecessary details is important with necessity products.
Balance
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Finding a form that not only alleviates the stress of the water weight but can distribute it through the body is an important part of this project.
Testing​
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To test various handles I attached the handles onto a bottle with the same amount of liquid I intend the watering can to hold. This helped especially with understanding the strain or support from different handles in various angles.
Spout
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The curve allows the user to point at a direct shot or tilt more to allow a larger pour over.
Body
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The balance of the water would flow equally through out the body. The edges allow the body be easily gripped as it roates around the bearing.
Bearing
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The center ball bearing is where the body rotates around, alleviating stress from having to tilt the wrist.
Handle
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The curve allows the user to tilt the body comfortably with one hand as the other holds the center to tilt.
Final Design​