October - November 2025

Duration: 5 weeks

Project Description: Choose a traditional drink from any culture. Choose a situation or event. Design a coffee or tea set to the specifications of the chosen situation. I chose Masala Chai and the summit of a mountain after a hike.

Journey Maps

Journey Maps

Sketches

Sketches

Ideation Key Elements


  • pan > pot due to size/shape

  • insulated handles/grips

  • family of form & aesthetics

  • one or more sealed containers/bottles

Round Two Takeaways


  • insulation is key

  • materiality will center around weight and heat resistance

  • additional components may be required for cooking

  • stackable components could save space

3D Exploration

3D Exploration

  • Iteration #1

  • Iteration #2

  • Iteration #3

  • Iteration #1 Continued

Final 3D Models

Final 3D Models

  • Pan

  • Heat Shield

  • Lid

  • Strainer

  • Handle

  • Hiking Pole

  • Cup (2x)

  • Bottle Lid

  • Sterno Can

  • Lock Housing

  • Cup Veneer (2x)

  • Silicone Spacer #1

  • Bottle Top

  • Bottle Veneer (middle)

  • Silicone Spacer #2

  • Lid Lock (pan, 2x)

  • Handle Grip

  • Lid Lock (lid, 2x)

  • Bottle Veneer (top)

  • Silicone Mold

  • Rubber Pole Tip

  • Silicone Spacer #3

  • Bottle Bottom

  • Lock

  • Bottle Middle

  • Hiking Stick Grip

  • Lid Lock Bar (2x)

  • Bottle Veneer (bottom)

3D Printed Prototype


Confirmed the correct proportions, sizes, and tolerances for every component

How To Use

  • Disassemble kit

  • Set up heat shield

    over Sterno can

  • Attach handle

  • Lock handle in

    place

  • Mix ingredients

  • Pour tea into

    cup

  • Enjoy!

Black stainless steel: used for all components that could come into contact with direct flames due to heat resistance

Bead-blasted aluminum: used for all other metal components to keep weight down while providing a contrasting texture to steel

Silicone: used as an insulator as well as a protective surface for components while stored

Walnut wood: used as a veneer for aesthetics and to pull in the environment around the user

Finals

Finals

Exploded View

In-Context

Render

In-Context

Render