What are the characteristics of a professional can opener? Comfortable usability, little effort, high security by getting no sharp edges, fast and easily opening, no contact of the content with the opener and no dehydration by reclosing.

This multi functional household product "Profi Can Duo" designed by ahape has these characteristics and many more additional functions. The newly developed technique offers the advantage of no sharp edges and no metal particles in the food.

The innovative round cutting can opener includes a bottle opener and an integrated even and v-shaped blade for all standard knifes and scissors. The blade is accessible by moving a cover of safety. A suction cup ensures stability of the "Profi Can Duo". The previous model has been sold over a million times.

Project implementation: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH

The multi-purpose snap grater developed for the company House-Ware is the latest product on the all-purpose market of graters. This functional household product is equipped with six different grater surfaces to ease cooking.

All kinds of food can be prepared carefully. From the julienne knife to the Rösti surfaces even baby food, nutmeg and chocolate can be prepared.

The integrated material chosen by the ahape has been reinforced by carbon fibre. The 300-degree foldable multi-purpose grater has slip-resistant silicone feet that allow a secure and lightweight operating. This innovative product can be stored in each drawer.

Project implementation: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH

Since 40 years BRITA optimize the quality of water with its filter systems. The reduction of the carbon related hardness and heavy metals caused by household installation leads to untroubled enjoyment.

The development of the "PURITY C" was influenced by a high technical complexity and a precise requirement with regard to user handling. ahape defined in cooperation with BRITA new functions and characteristics for the new filter cartridge.

Project implementation: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH and Marc Namur, bluequest Product Engineering GmbH

"Aluna" is the new entry-level model of the water filter jugs for BRITA GmbH. With a volume of 2,4 litre the "Aluna" fits in any refrigerator door. An electronic memo reminds the user changing the filter monthly.

BRITA water filters optimize the tap water for preparing hot beverages. Coffee and tea can develop its full flavour.

The team of the ahape GmbH delivered design and construction for the "Aluna".

Project implementation: Eckhard Ruoff, ahape GmbH and Marc Namur, bluequest Product Engineering GmbH

The BRITA water filter "Fjord" liked in Great Britain was revised of ahape. The jug with grasp and filters remained existing and the special attention toward the cover were directed. This was completely removed so far when filling in water. In order to facilitate the handling, conceived the ahape team cover with flap, which the optics of the jug takes up and which cover emphasizes saliently.

Project management: Jim Landecker, ahape Canada and
Joachim Peuckert, Produktentwicklung Peuckert

The new cocktail Cup possesses a outstanding stackableness as well as a high stability owing to our optimization. Out highly transparent polycarbonate (PC) manufactured cups is more easily than a conventional glass and almost shatterproof. To serve cold leaves itself like also hot beverages in it. Also its environmental compatibility can be able to be seen.

Project management: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH

ahape designed new water filter jugs for the leading water filter company BRITA Water Filter Systems. Based on given design sketches, the interpretation of falling water was converted into light, flowing forms. Ergonomic and functional details complete the new product. A new, patented cartridge supplements the product and emphasizes the leading position of BRITA.

Project management: Eckhard Ruoff, ahape GmbH and
Marc Namur, bluequest Product Engineering GmbH

This new household product developed by ahape guarantees the comfortable handling of rectangular drink containers such as Tetra-Paks. "Justy" incorporates a comfortable grip, practical pouring spout and secure closure in a device that adjusts to fit most sizes of drink containers on the market.

The holder is the second successful product developed by ahape for House-Ware GmbH.

Project management: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH and
Jim Landecker, ahape Canada

The development of a new series of in-flight crockery for Economy Class flights of German Lufthansa. The new design of the tray and dishes took into consideration the complex logistics and economic aspects of the air-traffic industry, such as storage, tray nesting, in-flight use, and so on. The trays received an enlarged and softened grip area, and the crockery pieces were carefully optimised for stacking height. Since May 2001, the series has been implemented on all intercontinental Lufthansa flights. Awarded the "iF Design Award 2002".

Project management: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH and
Martin Topel, Topel and Pauser Industrial Design

For the Confed Cup 2005 event, Cup Concept brought this new reusable cup onto the market, and, as official supplier, served the more than 600,000 spectators in the stadium.
The use of the Cup Concept cup intensified again in 2006 during the World Cup Football matches.

ahape was commissioned to develop this series or break-proof and reusable cups. The handle was designed to allow up to 4 mugs to be carried in one hand – a definite improvement in the comfort and security of carrying drinks for event attendees, as well as enhancing the volume of business for vendors!

Project management: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH

The developed one-way cup unites two opposite characteristics. At first it is a adequate cup: it is stable and ergonomically formed. Nevertheless it is a one-way cup: lightweight, stackable and designed material-efficiently.

Project management: Marc Namur, bluequest Product Engineering GmbH

Lies well in the hand and is multi-functional. Copied from professionals, the vegetable peeler makes it possible to garnish vegetables finely. The corrugated cut is extremely sharp, two lateral blades help cutting small dents out of the vegetable. The handle can be folded and shows then two further garnishing functions.

Project management: Eckhard Ruoff, ahape GmbH

Design of beakers in accordance with existing Lufthansa design guidelines and taking into consideration relevant product specifications.

Project management: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH and
Martin Topel, Topel and Pauser Industrial Design

Minimizing weight is essential for In-flight products. The new disposable cutlery meets this requirement with a combination of minimal weight, optimised strength and a distinctive design.

Project management: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH and
Martin Topel, Topel and Pauser Industrial Design

Lufthansa passengers flying First Class find the rose vase on their seat. Earlier just the rose was "purloined", nowadays the small vase helps protect its blossom. The round vase is made of semi-transparent plastic. A fully transparent, straight lower section enables the plant to be clearly viewed. Together with the liquid this produces an interesting magnifying and light effect.

Project management: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH and
Martin Topel, Topel and Pauser Industrial Design

The design of articles for on-board service such as menu bowls and packaging, breakfast bags, serviette rings, beakers, condiment sachets and tray sets in compliance with existing Lufthansa AG design guidelines and taking into consideration relevant production specifications.

Project management: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH and
Martin Topel, Topel and Pauser Industrial Design

In appearance a plastic cup ought to resemble one in porcelain very closely, while not failing to take into consideration the functional aspects of standardized tableware. This Lufthansa on-board tableware was successful on both counts.

Project management: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH and
Martin Topel, Topel and Pauser Industrial Design

Re-design of the on-board tableware for the Lufthansa Business Class. As with the Economy Class on-board tableware, here too the design took into account the complex logistics and economic aspects of the aviation sector. In Business Class genuine porcelain is used; the tableware is Asian in appearance, is gentle and light, thereby underscoring the quality of the food and drink served.

Project management: Herbert Pauser, ahape GmbH and
Martin Topel, Topel and Pauser Industrial Design

A combined drinks holder for the interior of the Maybach limousine was developed for Firma Fischer Automotive Systems. A choice of receptacle to hold two beakers or two champagne flutes and a bottle of champagne can be extracted. The champagne flutes are easy to remove, but remain clicked in their position when the car brakes. For Seeber we developed the kinematics for the flaps and the glove box in the back of the car. We produced the prototypes for these ourselves.

Project management: Michael Schmidt, SIC

Design for consumer goods has an economic potential and helps differentiating on the global market. We form premium products that combine highest comfort in handling and in design and emphasize the quality of meals and drinks. Offer your customers products with a high recognition factor. Living products designed by ahape feature an aesthetic styling perfected by ergonomic and functional details.

In-flight products

The charm of creating system dishes lies in its challenge to fully exhaust the aesthetics options without neglecting any criteria of the system requirements e.g. handling and logistics. The on board tableware is material efficient constructed and characterized by minimal weight, optimal strength and unique design.