REMORA | Surfboard-Mounted Sport Bottle
OVERVIEW
Surfing is an endurance sport, yet hydration is often an afterthought. Remora gives surfers a way to hydrate in the lineup, increasing stamina and extending every session.
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Student - ArtCenter College of Design
5 Weeks (2025)
Solidworks, Keyshot, Adobe Suite
Concept development, ergonomics testing
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Surfers need a way to hydrate without paddling to shore
Context
Surfing combines long stretches of waiting with short bursts of action. It’s during these idle periods in open water and direct sun that dehydration takes the greatest toll.
FORM LANGUAGE
Directional flow | Aerodynamic cues | Taut surfaces | Biomorphic influences
Turning to nature for inspiration: The Remora
The symbiotic relationship between the remora and its host inspired the connection I aimed to create between the surfer and the bottle
IDEATION
Concepts that preserve mobility and hydrodynamics
EXPLORATION
Rapid Prototyping to define proportions and touchpoints
FINAL DESIGN
A refined form that combines performance and ocean-centric values
No Contact Nozzle
The squeezable RPP body lets users hydrate without touching the nozzle, using a one-way valve for clean, effortless drinking.
Eco-Conscious Materials
Manufactured from Ocean-Bound Recycled Plastic (OBP), Remora bottle is designed to give back to the very environment it was built for.
