VERFAQUA
Verfaqua is minimalist tap, based on the torsion of an extruded rectangle. The technical aspects of this project played a key role in the formal development of the final design.
research
The tap market is large, requiring exhaustive market research to generate a competitive design. We analysed the catalogues of the leading tap companies and selected those we found most interesting. Also, we seek products with unique systems and designs.
During this process, we disassembled a tap to understand the mechanism and examine the components.
ideation
Through different brainstorming methods we generate ideas of formal design. The technique which led to the final design consisted of sketching a tap from the extrusion of a geometric shape.
For conceptualisation, besides sketching, we built quick play-doh models to explore organic forms and recognize product volumes.
prototyping
To develop the model, we cut polystyrene cubes, inserting a wire in the centre to generate the extrusion. The polystyrene pieces were glued together and sanded to obtain the desired shape for the base structure. Finally, we cover the base with modelling clay to make the details.
Completed the prototype, we tested it in a sink to verify dimensions and ergonomics.
result
The result was presented in two formats, on the one hand, with a model to appreciate the proportions and details.
On the other hand, the renders show us the final product with the aesthetics provided by the selected material and allow us to contextualise it.
