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Watering + Can Is the Solution to a Common Problem

Buffalo, New York-based industrial designer Marcus Eisendorf took something he had observed – people watering their houseplants with things other than watering cans – and created a solution. Meet Watering + Can.

Eisendorf noticed a gap in the market, there really weren’t any small functional watering cans available. What he had noticed people using instead were water boilers, measuring cups, and well, cans. The size and shape of an aluminum can fits perfectly in your hand, the amount of water it can hold is enough to water a few plants at a time, and it’s small enough to fit just about anywhere.

He got to work using LaCroix cans to create prototypes. Eventually Eisendorf settled on porcelain as the material and worked on perfecting the spout to make it just so. The curvature of the neck is designed to really get into the plants for a good soaking and the mouth is offset to prevent spillage. The support circle also acts as a hook if you want to hang it when not in use.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.