nendo creates glass bottle capturing the ripples of natural spring water

nendo has created a glass bottle covered with ripples to express the liveliness of fresh spring water. the studio designed the bottle for i-lohas — a coca-cola owned mineral water brand in japan, which utilises high quality water sources found in the country.

with ribbed edges the glass used for the bottle captures the surface ripples of natural water

images courtesy of nendo

photos by akihiro yoshida

nendo‘s design combines practicality, featuring an anti-slip surface, with a minimalist aesthetic which expresses the purity of the water. the product is printed in white ink and arranged vertically, taking into consideration the environmental impact compared to multi coloured printing. 

the glass has been developed by nendo for coca-cola

when placed on a table, the 300ml glass bottle stands out only for its bright green cap and unusual form. to increase touch points with the consumers, a dedicated glass using the same texture as the bottle, and a coaster with a ripple pattern was also designed.

a dedicated glass using the same texture as the bottle has also been produced

as light hits the glass, the motion of the ‘rippling water’ is reflected in the objects’ shadows

the design of the bottle takes into consideration the environmental impact

the nendo-designed coasters comes in a neutral grey and bright green

the ergonomic design combines practicality doubling up as an anti-slip surface