dulcemente
Coffee & Tea Set • 5 Weeks • Fall 2025
Runners often dislike the goopy texture of gels
Additives in gels can cause gastrointestinal issues
No pockets? No place to store gels
Gel packaging is single use, and is often thrown on the ground during a race
There are a variety of pain points with commonly-used energy gels, yet refueling with sugar is essential for such a lengthy race...
Runners need a simpler, more natural form of energy.
agua dulce is a warm drink that originated in Costa Rica, made using hot water and tapas: concentrated blocks of sugarcane
create a secure, fast, and portable agua dulce set to allow marathon runners to refuel naturally throughout a run
Ideation and Sketching
3D Development and Validation
Done by a friend who did not know anything about the project in order to avoid bias
Grip lower than expected
Grip as expected
Grip as expected
Grip more precarious than expected
Grip lower than expected
Final Direction
Corrugated paperboard, Bristol paper
Digital Modeling and 3D Printing
Fusion 360, Bambu Printer
Final “White Models”
Final Renders
This image was created with the assistance of Google Gemini, an AI tool.
