OneBottle
A unique innovation supporting a climate conscious initiative
The One Movement, a climate startup aiming to remove plastic from the ocean and build housingfor those in need, was looking for a unique water bottle to help promote their cause and raise funds. Although the oversaturated (pun intended) water bottle market is a tricky space to innovate in, I was able to design a modern, minimalist bottle with a multi-functional twist on a carrying strap to stand out in the market.
Ideation
The client had some clear guidelines — they wanted a double-walled stainless steel construction with a modern look and some sort of unique feature or element to help it stand out. Through sketching and experimentation I came up with the idea of a nesting carry strap to provide functionality, while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic when not in use
Prototyping
Using basic materials I built a series of prototypes to test and refine the functionality of the strap design.
Development
Along with the strap, I added some other useful features such as the wide mouth to accomodate ice cubes, and internal threads for a smooth, comfortable drinking surface. On the bottom a TPU pad with a water ripple texture ties in with the brand, and keeps the bottle from scratching surfaces.
With the help of a prototyping shop, some high-fidelity mockups were created to use for shooting content for a crowdfunding campaign.
Final Product
The One Movement successfully launched the OneBottle on Indiegogo, and after some delays caused by the pandemic, the final bottles were manufactured and shipped to backers.
Product photography and video: www.theonemovement.co