My role
The Project took place while I was working in Flamingo for Hagor company.
My role was to do comprehensive conceptual and manufacturing research, create concept alternatives, dive deep into industrial design and engineering, and develop a functioning prototype.
Scope
01
Hagor’s current 2-way bite valve quickly releases it into an open valve for use as a tap.
Bite Valve
and Cover
Quick Release
and Valve
It is an assembly of two products that they wish to combine into a 2-in-1 product.
As an outdoor product, it should be able to pass through backpack straps and keep an outdoor rigid style.
02
Benchmark
Camelbak's
Crux Reservoir
On/Off Valve
Hydrapak's Blaster
Twist Valve
Liquids Roller Clamp
Water Dispenser's Valve
Poultry Drinking Nipples
Hydrapak's Camp Tap
03
Mechanical and Structural Research
Analysing the section cuts introduced me to hydration - mechanisms, material thickness, sealing, water flow, and clean assembly methods.
Knowing a product's inner parts is as fascinating and essential as its outer shape.
Section cuts and parts of a "Click to drink" mechanism on a 90° bite valve
04
Alternatives
In order to show ideas rather than detailed designs, I have presented illustrations that on the one hand were simple to read, and on the other hand were accurate and visualized the sizes and volumes.
Sleeker Design
Remove the "Plug n' Play" component and design one standard unit—no open water flow option.
Push-to-Drink
Half a push and bite to drink, full inspiration for an open water flow.
Two-Way Twist To Drink
Twist to the left and bite to drink from the bite valve. Twist to the right for an open water flow from the back.
One Way Twist To Drink
Half a twist and a bite for drinking, whole twist for an open water flow coming out from the front.
Direction - Sleeker Design +
Two Way Twist to Drink
Separating the different uses and emphasising the twist handle will create a straightforward and intuitive approach to the product.
05
Moving on to 3D
After reviewing different components positioning and ways to switch between modes, still in the 2D, I have created the first configuration.
Body
3 Modes Toggle
Bite Valve Rigid Body
Bite Valve Soft Body
0° - Off
45° - Drink (along with biting the valve)
90° - Tap
06
Downsizing
Even though the concept proved itself, it won’t fit outdoor equipment’s standards.
The handle and the 45 angle make it impossible to go through straps and designated holes in backpacks.
We had to consider that some of the users wear gloves when drinking. Therefore, we should scale it down in a matter that will allow that.
24mm
21mm
The 2nd version passes through the straps and holes of a standard backpack
07
Visual Language
Clear Shapes,
Soft corners
45° "Rigid" Style
Accentric Shapes
Periferal Chamfer
Brown Color Pallete
08
Final Design
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