Latteria is a whipped cream dispenser that uses a higher mechanical advantage and exciting materials to provide a better user experience.
Project produced during a week long brief to redesign an object that has seldom been redesigned since its release.
Traditional nitrous oxide canisters are used to whip the cream. Similar number of parts to that of existing designs.
Interviews with baristas highlighted several issues that were addressed in the design phase. Users wished to add flair and personality to their craft. The adjustable nozzle, based on a camera aperture design, allows for customization in a fast paced environment.
A thermochromatic pigment in the outer coating shows the user how full the vessel is when cold cream is poured in. This feature also doubles as a visual reminder for the barista to replace the dispenser in the fridge when not in use. Something that was highlighted in observational interviews.
Canister head is screwed onto the body, a silicone seal ensures there will be no leaks when pressurized.
Canister is loaded into the head of the design. This ensures alignment of the tip of the canister with the puncture pin. Previous designs allow for misalignment. This orientation ensures a consistent puncture.
The top cap is screwed onto the the head of the dispenser applying force to the rear of the canister. A wider grip creates an easier experience as the force needed to turn the cap will be less as a greater moment is induced.
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