Tea cooler
Inspired by the movement of water droplets, this tea cooler was designed by interpreting the image of dancing droplets in a refined, sculptural form.
NEEDS
Since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more people in South Korea began spending time at home. Starting with the viral trend of making Dalgona coffee, consumer spending on hobbies that can be enjoyed alone at home has increased.
KEYWORD
- Stay-at-home Lifestyle
- Home-based Hobbies
Deriving User Needs Through Persona Analysis
Choi Eun-seo
College Student / 20 / Living in Seoul
#INFJ #Homebody #LivingAlone
#DopamineLover #FastPacedMindset
“Whenever I tell people that I enjoy having quiet tea time by myself, they are always surprised. They cannot understand how someone as impatient and restless as me, someone who usually reaches for Coca-Cola instead, can sit still and drink tea calmly.”
Behavioral Insights
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A tea enthusiast who dislikes waiting for her drink to cool
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Boils water instead of using a purifier
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Boiled water takes a long time to cool down
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Adding ice alters the flavor intensity, which she sees as a downside
Design Insight
Using a durable, shatter-resistant material combined with the high thermal conductivity of metal allows the design to cool hot liquids efficiently.
How to use
Store in the freezer.
When ready to use, take it out, add it to your tea, and stir well.
