filka – Nick Geipel

filka

Unlike other beverages, water is hardly associated with a ritual of mindfulness and appreciation. This is where the Filka water filter carafe comes in. Simple shapes and transparent functionality are at the heart of the design of this sustainable product. FilKa consists of two glass objects: a fill and pass funnel, into which tap water is filled, and the actual carafe. Inserted into the funnel is a gray, 3D-printed ceramic filter that is filled with activated charcoal pieces. These can be replaced as needed and disposed of ecologically eliminating the need for plastic cases found in similar products. FilKa uses the hourglass principle, the gradual, conditional filling and emptying of both halves - a process that takes time. The massive shape of the lower part - the carafe itself - invites you to consciously pour. This ritual is completed when both hands are used to pour the water into the accompanying set of glasset.