Iron Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design · 2024
Lucid Barrel Beverage Dispenser
- A' Design Award 2024 Iron Winner in Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design
- Awarded April 15, 2024
- CLIENT: Rosseto Serving Solutions
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 52,335
- Verification code 719D7BD13E · Verify this award
About Lucid Barrel Beverage Dispenser
Even the pure essence of water undergoes a metamorphosis when poured from an elegantly crafted receptacle. The Lucid Barrel offers a professional and stylish solution for dispensing drinks at buffets or hotel receptions. This eye-catching item is not only easy to use but also simple to clean. The inspiration behind this design originates from the imagery of a classic wine cellar, resulting in a beverage dispenser that presents a contemporary take on the iconic wine barrel. The designer began with the barrel's familiar shape and ingeniously adapted it for the field of soft drinks.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Even plain water will taste better if it is poured from a beautiful vessel. Lucid Barrel is a professional and stylish way to dispense drinks at a buffet or hotel reception. The item is eye-catching, easy to use, and simple to clean.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions : 14.5 x 9.75 x 20.13 IN, 36.83 x 24.77 x 51.13 CM.
Capacity: 5 Gallons. Package: Cardboard box - Tags
- beverage dispenser, hospitality, catering, buffet equipment, Rosseto serving solutions, Studio Wallaby
- Production Technology
- Made from high-quality sheets of acrylic, the dispenser has been sustainably designed for minimum material waste.
- Design Challenge
- The hospitality industry is very demanding. The beverage dispenser should be very functional, fast and easy to set up for different events, and easy to clean afterward. Additionally, the item should be unusual, Instagramable, and stunning enough to impress even the most discerning guests.
- Project Duration
- November 2019 - November 2020
Studio Wallaby, Yoqneam-Ilit, Israel - Operation Flow
- LUCID BARREL can be used as a regular beverage dispenser or as an infuser. Simply add fresh herbs and fruits to the removable infuser and create a refreshing customized beverage. The item is sold with a regular or with a hands-free tap. Being quite portable, it’s easy to transport and move around for functions and events.
- Research
- The research focused on 2 main areas. The first area dealt with the regulatory laws of restaurants and catering in the US and Europe. As a result, the product was designed while maintaining the FDA's strict hygiene rules. The second area of the research included the visibility, design, and needs of drinking stations in the world's leading hotels.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for this piece came from the image of a classic wine cellar. This beverage dispenser is a contemporary interpretation of the quintessential wine barrel. The designer took the shape of the barrel as a starting point and adapted it to the field of soft drinks.
- Image Credits
- Photos by Yoram Ashhaim