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Blow Molded Watering Can Model

This project started with a simple brief: design a watering can for extrusion blow mold production.  The design process involved first researching the production process to understand its strengths and limitations, then examining different styles and the organomics of a watering can, and then creating concept sketches, working drawings, and foam models of the finished design.  
In my exploration of the erganomics of a watering can, I found I prefered pouring from a jug or pitcher more than a watering can.  I also found for use inside the house the amount of water needed is not prohibitive of this style of pouring.  The watering can took this and combined it with a playful aesthetic to create a form that is both usuable and fun.  It is a watering can that puts forth a statement about the user and as such does not need to be hidden when not in use.  
A short video detailing the extrusion blow molding process.  
Blow Molded Watering Can Model
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Blow Molded Watering Can Model

A watering can design taking into consideration the strengths and weaknesses of the extrusion blow molding process.

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