Wine Bottle Opener
Designed to fit naturally in the hand and complement the curves of a wine bottle, this opener blends function with elegance. Its refined form and color make it a statement piece for the kitchen, turning the act of opening wine into a more sophisticated experience.
Design Process
In this school assignment I was tasked with creating a hand tool that utilized form rather than mechanics for function. I aimed to create a tool that functioned smoothly while also presenting an aesthetic. I decided to make a wine opener due to its adaptability in form and ceremonial significance it presents in the home. First experimentations included sketch models of various forms that comfortably fit the hand and bottle.
After researching comfortability patterns and ergonomic hand placement I then moved into sketching out possible model shapes.
With these idea sketched out, I then created foam look-like models to develop a better understanding of the shapes chosen.
From here I presented my sketches and models to potential users and asked them to rank each models’ innovativeness, utility, and desirability. This information would help me understand the users perspective as well as where each model could improve.
Using this feedbacK, I then developed two pre-final designs. These designs combined my previous research of comfortable hand placement with mirrored curves to present a functional and ceremonial object.
Final Design
My final design comprised of a symmetrical matte black opener, made to fit the aesthetic of any wine bottle on any occasion.
