Secretea: os segredos do chá

Abstract

This work paper is about the development of a design project which purpose is to produce a ceramic utensil for consumption of teas and infusions. This project considered the briefing provided by the company Canecaria, considering its mission, values and vision in the creating processof the product. The steps applied to the realization of the project went through the preparation, in which the analysis of the company and the market that involves similar products, testing and assessment of utensils for preparing tea were performed. Adding to it the historical study of tea and the production process of ceramics. The first stage resulted in the specification of project requirements that guided the generation of alternatives. The selection of the part to be developed was based on the suggestions of the company's owner, such a thing make possible the production of the prototype. The product was developed in the Laboratory Model from the Federal Technological University of Paraná, in collaboration with a professional who has knowledge about ceramic. With the prototype ready, the validation of the product was done by presenting to the final costumer and the Canecaria business owner. Thus, the result of this work is a ceramic mug, specially designed for the consumption of teas and infusions. And also the creating of a brand, packaging and other items that make up the set: a guide with historical facts about tea and a pack with green tea.