The Potion.
An elegant experience.
Winter 2025 Duration: 5 weeks
The Prohibition Era - Chicago.
Ban on liquor through America.
Chicago revolts.
Imagery: Pinterest & Google.
The Users.
Environment: Prohibition Era underground bar.
Age: Young couple.
Pain Point: Lack of luxury at bars.
What does the current experience look like?
Imagery: Google
How can I enhance this experience by eliminating these problems?
Electrolyte Drink.
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Electrolytes help with rehydration and are commonly used with alcoholic drinks in the modern day.
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An electrolyte drink can dilute/transform the taste of the bitter alcohol and give it a more expensive feel as well.
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Electrolyte drinks come in all different flavors, creating more options.
Era Inspiration: Art Deco
Drinkware Ideation.
Ideation included form exploration and a deep consideration of the era and its needs.
Male and female glass to emphasize identity of the time.
Male Glass
Models: 3D Form Exploration.
Jigger
Pitcher
Female Glass
The Ball Grip: A unique system allowing a quick grip from any angle. Ideal for crowded underground bars and indicative of the Art Deco era.
Shaker
Shot Glass
Materiality.
Imagery: Google
Elegant Glass
Substitute for fine china considered luxurious in the Prohibition Era.
Bakelite
A precursor to plastic commonly used in the Prohibition Era.
Aluminum
A rare, luxurious metal at the time. Lightweight metal helps with ease of use as well.
Initial CAD Modeling.
Modernized look.
Male and female glass symbolizing identities.
Shaker with built-in strainer.
Removable top for refills.
Exploded View.
How were things manufactured in the Prohibition Era?
Spout ring slides over top.
Split aluminum sheet wraps around glass body.
Handle + threaded rod welded on. (Weld shuts split aluminum sheet.)
Ball threads into rod.
Bakelite ball handle threads onto rod on ring.
Aluminum base attached with special adhesive.
Form Models.
Brand Identity.
Consistent angles, shapes, and materials create a family of form.
Made with the assistance of AI.
