The Water Drop

The Water Drop

The Water Drop

#3D modelling

#3D modelling

#product design

#product design

#sustainability

#sustainability

#maya

#maya

The Water Drop is a unique washing station designed specifically for reusable water bottles. This concept emerged to address the need for convenient cleaning on the go. Its name comes from its sleek, blue water drop shape, making it both functional and visually appealing.

The Water Drop is a unique washing station designed specifically for reusable water bottles. This concept emerged to address the need for convenient cleaning on the go. Its name comes from its sleek, blue water drop shape, making it both functional and visually appealing.

type

personal

type

personal

date

July 2023

date

July 2023

tool

Maya, Figma

tool

Maya, Figma

I delved into various studies and statistics about the challenges of using reusable water bottles in public. Through this research, I uncovered a key insight: the primary drawback is their difficulty to clean, especially when on the go. This finding sparked a crucial direction for my project.

I delved into various studies and statistics about the challenges of using reusable water bottles in public. Through this research, I uncovered a key insight: the primary drawback is their difficulty to clean, especially when on the go. This finding sparked a crucial direction for my project.

a water drop shaped coat hanger is placed on the left side of the machine for convenience.

a water drop shaped coat hanger is placed on the left side of the machine for convenience.

a water drop shaped coat hanger is placed on the left side of the machine for convenience.

on the right side of the machine is a liquid dumping area for users to dump their remaining liquid.

on the right side of the machine is a liquid dumping area for users to dump their remaining liquid.

on the right side of the machine is a liquid dumping area for users to dump their remaining liquid.

notes + storyboard

sketches + initial prototyping

sketches + initial prototyping

friendly & interesting design

friendly & interesting design

friendly & interesting design

light colour scheme

light colour scheme

light colour scheme

By meticulously taking notes and crafting a storyboard, I gained a deeper understanding of the essential considerations for designing the product.


This groundwork led me to sketch innovative designs for the water bottle washing station. Additionally, I brainstormed and listed default text and prompts for the LED screen.

By meticulously taking notes and crafting a storyboard, I gained a deeper understanding of the essential considerations for designing the product.


This groundwork led me to sketch innovative designs for the water bottle washing station. Additionally, I brainstormed and listed default text and prompts for the LED screen.

By meticulously taking notes and crafting a storyboard, I gained a deeper understanding of the essential considerations for designing the product.


This groundwork led me to sketch innovative designs for the water bottle washing station. Additionally, I brainstormed and listed default text and prompts for the LED screen.

initial prototyping

initial prototyping

initial prototyping

I chose a water drop-shaped design to embody the friendly, approachable aesthetic and light color scheme I envisioned. This design intuitively communicates its purpose as a water bottle washing station, with the water drop shape serving as a clear and inviting symbol.

I chose a water drop-shaped design to embody the friendly, approachable aesthetic and light color scheme I envisioned. This design intuitively communicates its purpose as a water bottle washing station, with the water drop shape serving as a clear and inviting symbol.

I chose a water drop-shaped design to embody the friendly, approachable aesthetic and light color scheme I envisioned. This design intuitively communicates its purpose as a water bottle washing station, with the water drop shape serving as a clear and inviting symbol.

Suhyeon Kim

Suhyeon Kim