Rorra Filtered Water Pitcher: Concept to Production
A filtered pitcher built to sit on the table, not hide in a refrigerator.
Rorra rigour, in the pitcher you reach for a dozen times a day.
Client · Rorra Inc.
Sector · Home & kitchen
Services · Industrial design, mechanical engineering, hardware, firmware, DFM, supply chain support
Engagement · Full programme through to production
The challenge
Water pitchers are a product type almost everyone owns and almost nobody loves. The default is a translucent plastic body, a snap fit lid that leaks when you pour too fast, and a cartridge that needs replacing sooner than you remember. Rorra's customers already trust the brand to improve the water they drink, so the pitcher needed to meet a much higher standard than the typical filtered pitcher.
The approach
We built the pitcher around a robust vessel geometry so the pour feels stable even when it is nearly empty. The filter sits in a sealed upper chamber, with a high surface area media path, tuned to Rorra’s countertop performance targets. The spout is a machined profile that cuts the stream cleanly without the usual dribble down the side.
The outcome
Materials were chosen for how they feel in the hand: a solid borosilicate glass body paired with stainless steel at the top, base and handle connections, with plastic used only where strength, grip and precision are required. A subtle indicator provides a quick view of the remaining filter life and battery level. Designed to live on the dining table rather than be hidden away, the pitcher makes a feature of its everyday presence.
Our role
Enki supported the industrial design and engineering, hardware development and design of the Rorra Pitcher; from the filter chamber architecture and spout profile to the lid mechanism and material engineering. Working closely with Rorra’s team, we supported the product from supplier selection through to production.
"Working with Ben and the rest of the Enki Product Team on the development of the Filtered Pitcher was a great experience. Enki has a rare combination of full-stack, integrated engineering and design which was extremely useful throughout the entire development process and saved us both time and money for getting new products to market. They helped us stay on top of major milestones and treated the product as their own. We've engaged with Enki for additional projects as well, which supports our trust in their team."
Charlie Carlisle, COO, Rorra Inc.