Sunbeam Australia is a leader in small kitchen appliances with a focus on intelligent products that are innovative, simplistic, elegant, and make it easier to cook, clean, and entertain.

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• To expedite market-driven new product development, design decisions were made to utilise existing Sunbeam Appliance componentry like the Dehydrator heating coils and Juice Blender motor/blades. This efficient approach would enable rapid technological assessments and minimise the resources needed to bring the product to market.

• Brand Cohesion through material choices, color palettes, and overall design language to align with Sunbeam's established brand identity was fostered for a sense of unity and continuity ensuring a cohesive and familiar user experience.

• Versatility: Disrupts traditional tea formats, Tisane opens doors to crafting customised herbal, fruit, or even savory infusions.

• Wellness Potential: Explores the health benefits of various ingredients by creating personalised blends rich in antioxidants and other vital nutrients opening up a possible secondary marketplace.

• Reduced Dependency: Eliminates the reliance on expensive loose-leaf purchases by using readily available ingredients.

• Dishwasher-safe parts: Components are dishwasher-safe for convenient and thorough cleaning.

Satin White & Optically Clear Plastic, Brushed & Spun Aluminium, Stamped & Laser Cut Stainless Steal

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