Our goal was to design a new pour-over brewer to be more suitable for commercial and residential settings.

My responsibilities included generating the concept as well as 3D modeling and managing production with the factory. I reported directly to RIOS’ creative director.

Design brief:

• Celebrates the ritual of making coffee

• Enhances the taste and aroma of coffee

• Comfortable/ergonomic in hand/high touch/intimate

• Celebrates materials while being food safe

• Commercially durable

• Compliments the catalog of notNeutral products

• Offers a sustainable alternative to disposable filters