TapTop
Neil Barron
The TapTop restaurant tap water carafe is derived from a stylised tap control to subtly reinforce the tap water message - this produces four pouring spouts which are drip-free and completely instinctive to use. The carafe is tall, tapered and elegant, yet quickly and contemporary like an inverted rocket. TapTop fits into the door of a domestic fridge. The form produces a waistline with four exits which helps to trap the ice when pouring.
The form may best suit press and blow manufacturing. The material will be predominantly recycled - it would be interesting to offer two colour/finish options.
The logo is shown etched and a ‘secret’ colour logo is discovered when peering down inside the carafe (it’s printed on the base).
Neil Barron is an industrial designer with a technical background. Neil has produced many mainstream commercial products for clients including; Intel, Boots, Thulé, Body Shop, Lego, Escada, Unilever and E.ON.
Neil thrives on the challenge to create the new, but tries to think and act responsibly regarding sustainability, cultural and social issues.
He is also a part time senior tutor at the Royal College of Art.