The SiP Bottle Opener is a great example of how such a simple device can become a great opportunity to have some fun with design. When you break it down, a cap remover can be as basic as a piece of metal that the user levers with his hand; however great playfulness can be infused with an elaboration to the rudimentary form.
In this case, Avihai Shurin molded the metal doodad into the shape of a zipper tab. The typically larger opening where you might find a draw string is big enough to surround a beer bottle lid so that you can pry it off. But to complete the fashionable reference, the Monkey Business SiP Bottle Opener is attached to a plastic slider that can slip over your pants pocket or waist.
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The SiP Bottle Opener Unfastens Your Beverage in an Unusual Fashion
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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