Drinking warm water for the purpose of better health has been a part of the Indian tradition dating back to historic Ayurveda remedies. Drinking warm water has several benefits ranging from helping detoxification, improving digestion, circulation and pain relief to name a few.

Purified warm water is especially good for babies. While it has been a common practice in most Indian homes, the process of making warm or hot water has been to heat water on traditional stove or kettle and mix a balance of cool water to achieve the desired result.

This is a cumbersome process fraught with iterations to achieve the right temperature. This device uses an 8-stage purification process with a simple view of making purified warm water instantly accessible. In addition, the water is fortified with minerals for better health properties.

Usability has been of primary importance to the development of this device. Simplicity and ease of use drive the industrial design and interface. A single knob designed on the device is simply rotated to change the temperature of the water being dispensed. The knob is simply pressed to dispense water. A gradient colour spectrum is thoughtfully planned to transition while turning the knob, making the selection of water temperature intuitive and relatable.

The insight that drove this design feature was that many consumers are not comfortable relating absolute numerical values of temperature to normal, warm or hot water.

The device is designed with a rotary control to create an analogue view of the range of temperature settings. The form contrasts a flat surface with a subtly curved contour below to create a functional dispensing and access space for the steel finished spout. This versatile device can be wall-mounted or placed on a counter.

Category:Kitchen and AppliancesYear:2024Designers:Michael Foley, Foleydesigns Innovation Team, Foleydesigns (P) Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaManufacturer:AO Smith, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India