the aarke tumbler project
Goal: Design an insulated cup for Aarke that brings the brand’s Scandinavian industrial precision to the large-format drinkware category. The form should reference familiar handled, straw-lid tumbler conventions while elevating them through Aarke’s signature material sensibility.
brand research
aarke
premium materials, refined finishes
considered proportions
clear design intent, branding
already have a water bottle design
competitor research
Classic, the tumbler that started it all. Design for functionality. Plastic lid, straw.
stanley
Refined silhouette. Similar appendaged handle. Flip top cap, all plastic.
Owala
More of a bottle. Plastic lid, mouthpiece. Refined colors and shape. Minimal handle integrated into lid.
kinto
concept sketches
Playing with forms, incorporating aarke motifs, exploring alternate lid mechanisms.
top concept review
“Bulb”
inspired by carafe shaping
subtle rounded lid
indented labeling
metal straw, lid, and cup
silicon seal from cup to lid and lid to straw
not chosen for manufacturability concerns
“Octa”
locking lid mechanism (no threads)
handle integrated onto lid
low profile lid, use handle as grip to open
metal straw, lid, and cup
silicon seal from cup to lid and lid to straw
not chosen for lack of novelty
“Tier”
inspired by the nesting glasses
tiered cup, each tier holds the same volume
slight concave in lid
metal lid, straw, and cup
silicon seal from cup to lid and lid to straw
*chosen concept for final design, with direction to alter proportions, utilize lid with handle and locking mechanism
final concept design: “Tier”
alternate locking mechanism (no threads)
handle integrated with lid for fluidity and solid grip for opening lid
lid features locking mechanism to keep secure with handle use
metal cup, lid, and straw
silicon seal between cup & lid and lid & straw
