إبريق - Briq
Drinking water is a process that generally involves using a personal cup or bottle. We rarely share a cup of water because it doesn’t hold enough water for two and could be considered unhygienic. The briq by-passes these problems.
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Hygienic
because one’s mouth doesn’t touch the spout. Water flows smoothly from the vessel directly into the mouth which eliminates the risk of spreading pathogens, but also means that it’s...Sustainable
in terms of maintenance, since it does not need to be washed as frequently as a cup or glass (unless it is holding something other than water). If it were to be thrown away, it wouldn’t cause harm in the environment since it is...Natural
in its materiality, it is fitting for potable water to be held in a vessel made from earth; as potable water journey through soil and rocks which filter and enrich it with minerals.
Convenient
it’s large enough to hold enough water for many people, without getting heavy. This means it can be shared which also makes it...Social
by turning drinking into a shareable experience. It makes drinking water less of a hassle for everyone. Instead of grabbing a glass, or two, or three, you just need to grab the briq.Playful
because it presents two possible challenges:1 - from what height can you still aim the water accurately
2 - how long can you drink the water for?
The element of play is due to the fact that the cost of losing is trivial; spilling some clean water on yourself. The minor inconvenience of losing is also what makes it fun to watch others try it.