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Remodeled Water Dispensers

Convenient Pail is Compact for Transport and Equipped for Easy Carrying

— June 14, 2012 — Art & Design
It's been decades with the same poor design of water cooler tanks that manufacturers, retailers and consumers have been putting up with despite the nuisances of using them. The Convenient Pail meets the same criteria of capacity as its inadequate earlier counterparts but has been greatly improved in terms of its ease in handling.

First of all, the protruding bunghole of the big blue translucent container has been replaced with an inset opening. This feature makes it more compact for transportation and allows it to be stacked vertically end-on-end. This would improve the efficiency of shipping and storing the receptacles commercially and domestically.

Secondly, designers Ma Xin, Yuan Siyuan, Wu Jiang, Liu Chenming and Wang Xi included a handle on the base of the Convenient Pail so that it can be lifted with one hand and not hugged awkwardly with two arms.
Trend Themes
1. Improved Water Cooler Design - The Convenient Pail's innovative design addresses the nuisances of traditional water cooler tanks by introducing a more compact and stackable container with a convenient inset opening.
2. Efficient Shipping and Storage - The Convenient Pail's vertical stackability and compact design present disruptive opportunities for shipping and storing water cooler tanks more efficiently.
3. One-handed Carrying Convenience - The inclusion of a handle on the base of the Convenient Pail offers a one-handed carrying solution, eliminating the need for awkward two-armed hugs and providing a disruptive innovation opportunity.
Industry Implications
1. Water Cooler Manufacturing - The improved design of the Convenient Pail presents an opportunity for water cooler manufacturers to differentiate and enhance their products.
2. Logistics and Shipping - The Efficient shipping and stackable design of the Convenient Pail can disrupt the logistics and shipping industry by improving efficiency and reducing space requirements.
3. Beverage Retail - The one-handed carrying convenience provided by the Convenient Pail can create opportunities for innovative beverage retail solutions, attracting customers with ease of use.
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