children’s thermos

With this project, I used SolidWorks and KeyShot studio to bring to life some of my ideas for a children’s thermos that makes lunchtime fun and easy. See my process below!

inspiration + ideation

Collection of various product design sketches including toys, household items, and containers, drawn in pencil with some colored highlights.

I started with an image board of inspiration and, from there, created dozens of quick pen sketches to explore different forms and themes that might resonate with kids

Colorful collection of playful, minimal silicone character-designed bottles, containers, and accessories with soft curves, handles, and grips, set against a green background.

3 concepts in orthographic views

Cartoon illustration of three green pipe characters with googly eyes, resembling the characters from the Super Mario video game series.
A digital illustration of a firecracker with a red body, yellow top, and orange cap, shown from the front and top views.
Diagram showing a blue figurine with two smaller blue limbs, transitioning into various accessories and outfits, including a pink skirt, a pink bow, a backpack, and a cap.

concept renderings + exploded views

Concept 1:

Concept 2:

Concept 3:

After my initial renderings of this thermos, I decided to also design a magnetic “backpack” in SolidWorks as the first thermos accessory. In this backpack, a child could store sauces/spices, a piece of candy, or even a note.