For the experience enrichment project I have chosen to redesign a green-tea teapot. The teapot is targeted at young independent women between the ages of 25-35 who enjoy living a healthy lifestyle, practicing yoga, have an eager interest in modern design and of course are familiar with the traditions and benefits of having a daily cup of green tea. When buying a product, a woman values and considers the aesthetics of the design but also needs a certain level of satisfaction of how the tea is brewed, and this teapot design is sure to fulfil both these aspects.
In this assignment I aim to create a teapot that enhances the tea experience from not only the aesthetics but also the preparation and pouring of a fine cup of green tea. My teapot is designed to not be hidden away in the cupboards but be constantly on display in the kitchen. This will be achieved as it is sculpted in an inventive way that the owner is proud to have it on display and show it to their guests. The appearance fulfils the wants of a woman interested in design as it does not pose as an ordinary ‘tacky’ teapot that is entirely function concerned, but is instead also a piece of art. The teapot incorporates the traditional tea rituals whilst adding a modern touch to the experience. This is evident as the rounded base of the inner wall of a vacuum allows the tealeaves to brew perfectly and therefore evenly poor into cups for the same taste. The insulation within the teapot keeps the temperature of the water around 70°c (best suited for green tea), maintaining the excellent tasting tea for a longer period of time, hence improving the entire tea experience.
In addition, the lady is able to connect with the tea rituals due to the teapot being hand held. Without any handles there is a greater focus on the brewing and the gesture of pouring the tea. A vacuum similar to the idea of a thermos insulates the heat so the teapot is able to exist without handles. The two layers of the vacuum are porcelain which is best suited for green tea but these layers contain a gap between them that maintains the heat whilst preventing the outer layer of becoming to hot to hold.
With its innovative features the teapot generates soothing and relaxing emotions by combining a woman’s love of tea with appealing trendy designs. Thus, by fusing the best traditional and modern sides of tea drinking the teapot successfully not only fulfils but also goes that extra bit further in satisfying the wants and needs of its target market.
I think that the colour is well chosen although it could be a little darker to go with the 'heaviness' look of the teapot. The design fits the target market well. It can be improved by maybe taking a more obvious approach as to where the tea actually comes out and also maybe scaling it down so it can be easily held even with just one hand.
ReplyDeletei rather like this design. the curvaceous shape make the design beautiful to look although the colour does draw back the aesthetic qualities. the tea pot fits nicely in the hand and because of its form the user must use two hands to operate it providing more interaction between the use and the design. in conclusion the design is well thought out and fits well in the genre of your target market
ReplyDeleteThe green tea pot looks perfect for serving green tea, I think the colour and form are tranquil which aligns with green tea. I think with some matching cups it would look great on any table.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and concept. It really needs to be used and appreciated to understand its full capacity. I think that the crafting of the model let you down and didn't really give you the opportunity to get your complete message across.
ReplyDeleteKrista. You've done an amazing job! All your hard work and research shows in the finished product. Its great how the shape and form gestures to "hug" it and fits well in the hands.
ReplyDeleteIts hard to find anything to improve upon with this product... maybe if the spout was a bit more obvious? but then again I like how it gives a sense of mystery to such an organic form ;) Great work!