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THE RIFT TUMBLER

PROJECT OVERVIEW:

FROM DIRT ROADS TO DAILY COMMUTES

PROJECT TYPE:

PRODUCT DESIGN

The Rift Tumbler is an insulated, leak proof tumbler designed for nomadic use, built to live equally in the truck, on the trail, and in everyday life. As the next evolution of VSSL’s coffee system, it completes the ritual by focusing on the sip. While VSSL had defined grind and brew for the camp environment, drinkware in the category had become generic, visually interchangeable, and often overpromised on performance. The opportunity was to design a tumbler that genuinely performed, felt like real gear, and could earn its place through daily use rather than novelty.

Designed for real life, not just aspiration, the Rift needed to survive school drop offs, office calls, and business travel as confidently as overland adventures. Leak proof performance was non negotiable, shaping every decision, alongside a design language rooted in durability and purpose, more Toyota Tundra than Tesla. For VSSL, the Rift Tumbler became an everyday carry object that deepens brand connection through repeated use. For Pedestrian, it reflects an approach grounded in immersion, empathy, and the discipline to see a strong idea through to its intended shore.

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Great products are not proven in studios or conference rooms. They are proven in the environments they are meant to live in. In-field testing validates design decisions under real conditions, where distractions, fatigue, weather, motion, and time pressure shape how products are actually used. This is where assumptions break down and meaningful insight begins. Field testing reveals what controlled environments cannot. Grip changes with cold hands, interfaces behave differently when attention is divided, and small details around access, storage, and orientation suddenly matter a great deal. These realities are rarely uncovered through interviews or lab testing alone. They are discovered by observing real people using real products in real situations. Adoption is shaped by these moments. Products fail not because users lack understanding, but because friction quietly erodes confidence. In-field testing exposes where effort is too high, where complexity causes hesitation, and where simplicity builds trust. It helps teams design products that fit naturally into routines rather than demanding behavior change. Ultimately, brand credibility is earned through performance. A single failure in the field can outweigh years of marketing, while consistent reliability builds loyalty without explanation. In-field testing aligns product behavior with brand promise, reduces risk, and ensures the work holds up when it matters most.

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