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The cup is made of two layers, connecting
at the bottom. This allows the heating flow into
the cup, and provides insulation which allows the
user to grip the cup without getting burned,
eliminating the need for a handle.
Inside the cup we can see the heating component, which can be found in kettles. This allows the cup to function like a kettle on a smaller scale.
At the bottom of the cup is a hole, which fits in perfectly with the cup's electric stand. To eliminate the need for further technology and materials, the heating system turns on automatically when the cup is placed on the stand, giving the product a futuristic intuitive feel when being used.
LID
When the lid is on the cup, the part left outside of the cup is 1cm thick - an average thickness of a water bottle cap. It fits exactly into the palm, and needs to only be pulled out to remove be removed from the cup.
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It is secured in place thanks to two small triangular components that stick out of the lid thanks to springs. The triangle shape allows it to be easily pushed in when closing the cup, after which they stick back out into rectangular cuts in the cup.
The lid also includes an opening for drinking and allow the steam to escape when the heater is on.
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STAND
The stand has a permanent place in the kitchen, same as any other small appliance. It is connected to an outlet via a short cable. The mechanism which secures the cup to the stand is the same one as how the lid is secured to the cup - small triangular "buttons" spring out from the stand and fit perfectly into the rectangular holes in the bottom of the cup.
Visualisation
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