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Watering can

  • Design a watering can with an innovative mechanism that improves control and adaptability for different types of plants and watering needs.

  • The product is fully 3D printed using PLA plastic, allowing for precise geometry, integrated mechanisms, and rapid iteration.

  • The design aims to combine multiple watering methods into a single, cohesive form. It functions as a traditional spout-and-handle watering can while introducing a twist-activated base that enables gentle, overhead watering for delicate plants such as succulents. 

This fully 3D-printed watering can features a rotating lower section that opens to create a showering effect beneath the vessel, allowing water to disperse evenly from above. When closed, the form becomes completely sealed, enabling it to double as a flower pot or storage object. In its standard configuration, the integrated spout and handle support conventional watering tasks. By merging multiple functions into a single object, the design offers versatility without added complexity, demonstrating how simple mechanical movement can enhance everyday tools through thoughtful form and function.

Getting this watering can to work the way I imagined was a real challenge. I wanted the water to flow through the bottom using a twisting motion, but translating that idea into a working mechanism took a lot of trial and error. The breakthrough came when I thought about a Gatorade twist cap and how naturally it controls flow. Using that as inspiration helped everything click and finally allowed the idea to come to life in a way that felt simple and intuitive.

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