The Chicago-based multidisciplinary design practice Crucial Detail has created the Porthole infuser to be the perfect vessel for your drink. The team was lead by designer Martin Kastner, who was inspired to create the infuser during a conversation with the bar chefs at the Aviary, preparing for the opening of the restaurant.
According to the Porthole's Kickstarter page, Kastner states that they were discussing "'fast infusions' -- cocktails evolving during the course of the time it takes to serve them -- and it occurred to [him] that what we're really looking for is a window into another world, space, and time."
Inspired by this desire to make an infuser that was reflective of a window, the team at Crucial Detail provided the circular Porthole with glass sides for a spectacular view of imaginative concoctions. The striking design makes it simple to see striking of a variety of time-lapse infusions for: cocktails, oils, teas, dressings, lemonade, coffee, or any other type of infusion.
Vessel-Inspired Drink Infusers
Crucial Detail Created the Porthole to Mix the Perfect Beverage
Trend Themes
1. Multidisciplinary Design - There is an opportunity for multidisciplinary design practices to create innovative vessels and tools for various industries.
2. Fast Infusions - The concept of fast infusions can disrupt the cocktail industry by providing new and exciting flavor profiles in a shorter time.
3. Time-lapse Infusions - There is potential for the development of time-lapse infusion techniques across different industries, such as food, beverage, and skincare.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can benefit from vessel-inspired drink infusers by enhancing the presentation and taste of their cocktails.
2. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore the use of vessel-inspired infusers to create unique and personalized flavors in their products.
3. Skincare - The skincare industry can leverage time-lapse infusion techniques to develop innovative skincare products with enhanced effectiveness.