Loop is a hydration system that uses returnable bicycle systems as inspiration. It is located in train-stations where members swipe their keyring and recieve a bottle full of freshly filtered chilled water. The user then returns the bottle into the dispenser after use. The bottle is then washed in the dispenser and ready to be dispursed again. With the elements of convinience, routine hydration and ecology ‘loop’ allows users to simply carry on.

The element of ecology is integrated in the design and interaction. Members graduate through various colours depending on how many bottles they individually put through the system. When the member scans their keyring on the dispenser the dispenser's viewport then lights up to the colour in which the member is on. This creates status for the user and also creates intrigue to bystanders.



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Bottle prototype :
I decided to market my system at the young professional, this assisted in driving the design decisions. The bottle is CNC lathed from stainless-steel and is fully functional. The form of the bottle is simple and elegant. The cap gradually tapers out to allow it to be easily removed, it is also a plug cap because I wanted to have connotations towards alcohol; which arguably creates signs of sophistication.






Dispenser scale model (1:10) :
The dispenser scale model was made out of wood which was spray painted, 3D printed details and lazer-cut acrylic windows (the functional full scale product would be made from stainless steel). The form was driven from the idea of a cycle with the person completing it at the receiving and disposing points. The form is bold, controlled and suits the environment of the modern European train station. It would be placed in the centre of the train station to allow people to flow around both sides.









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Sketch models (3D printed, foam, card and stainless steel):





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