Services Provided
Science and Technology Research • Ideation • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Firmware • UX/UI • Industrial Design • Prototype Fabrication and Testing
Client
Coca-Cola
UNMET NEED
To create the “concept car” equivalent for beverage cooler and vending machines
Scope
Coca-Cola approached Slingshot to create an environmentally preferable concept cooler and vendor for an important upcoming trade show.
accomplishments
Designed an evolutionary aesthetic design
Created an immersive interactive user experience
Represented the use of hydrogen powered fuel cells as a future energy source
Designed and incorporated a novel vending mechanism for vertical bottle presentation to the customer
Designed a lithium ion battery system into a complex electrical system
Achieved the trade show deadline
Breakthrough
Overcoming the challenge of simulating a hydrogen fuel cell system with a lithium ion battery.
Safely locating the lithium ion battery system within the design of the beverage cooler and vending unit.
Fine-tuning the LED and sound system to create an immersive experience.
Sourcing and managing multiple vendors to create two custom-designed products.
Trade Show Showdown
Slingshot provided a multidisciplinary team to overcome multiple complex electrical, mechanical, and experience design challenges, to create two stunning trade show pieces. The concept products sparked enthusiasm for Coca-Cola’s 2020 vision of environmental responsibility.
