Cafeteira francesa de cerâmica

Abstract

The present paper presents the use of the product design methodology to develop a ceramic coffeemaker. Among the steps included in the paper, we have the preparation, which involves studying of processes and materials, research of similar products and its competitors, its history and use, and the analysis of all the gathered information on the development of a new produtc. From those analysis, it was determined the concept of the product and also its requirements. Alternatives were generated, evaluated and then selected the most viable ones, which past trough another evaluation, that resulted in the production of working prototypes. Those prototypes were developed by the authors themselves, at the modeling laboratory inside the Federal Technological University of Paraná. Finally, we present also the resulting brand and packaging of this new product. The result is a french press coffeemaker, made of ceramic material for home use, and also its brand and commercial packaging.