Harrogate - The Diamond Bottle PET Bottle

Harrogate - The Diamond Bottle PET Bottle

Harrogate - The Diamond Bottle PET Bottle is an innovative packaging design that revolutionized the premium water bottle segment through its distinctive diamond-patterned structure and sophisticated aesthetic appeal. Created by designers Timo Janssen and Alexander Schau, this PET bottle design masterfully combines functionality with visual elegance, featuring a geometric diamond pattern that serves both aesthetic and structural purposes. The bottle's design, which won an Iron A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category, incorporates a rigid lattice structure that provides exceptional strength while creating an attractive cut-glass effect that disperses light for enhanced visual appeal. The design's technical specifications include a height of 217.5mm and diameter of 64.5mm for the 500ml variant, with the entire bottle family ranging in weight from 13.5g to 37.5g, demonstrating remarkable efficiency in material usage while maintaining structural integrity. The innovative design overcame significant technical challenges, particularly in maintaining the sharp diamond structure despite internal pressure from natural CO2 content, achieved through specialized geometric engineering. The bottle features an ergonomic grip area with optimized material distribution for enhanced handling and pouring capabilities, while the diamond lattice structure improves top-loading ability and resistance to deformation. Developed through extensive European market research and implemented using state-of-the-art Krones ErgoBloc technology capable of producing up to 36,000 bottles per hour, this design represents a perfect synthesis of premium aesthetics, functional efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing practices.

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