Redesign - sketching 2

The form without the handle is much more visually pleasing. Not only does it make the piece less cluttered but it also gives it a certain 'balance' - the spout is matched by the bottle, and the bottle is matched by the spout.

The only difficulty is working out the angle at which the bottle will rest - this then has an affect on the spout as it is equally matched with the bottle. If the bottle is too upright, forthe water to pour the spout must be at quite a low angle, which then messes up the stability of the object. The object may tip both forward and backwards, depending on whether the bottle is full of liquid or not. If, when the bottle is full, the object stands steady, it is likely to topple forwards when the bottle is empty - this could be a storage feature (lying down takes up less space).

The angle of the bottle in this sketch is far too low - the bottle must rest closer to the centre line/point of the object.

Simple curves - sketch 3D to see how the spout will look - does it taper towards the end?

The contrast between the negative space at the back and the flat curve at the front is interesting. The colours and materials used reminds me of Alessi kitchenware.

The spout curves upwards really nicely on this design, though remember to keep the water level in the bottle at the same height as the spout - otherwise spillages may occur.


Almost the final shape - The bottle is resting a little too low and will put too much weight on the rear of the object. The spout is also too close to the centre of the object - again, messing with the stability.