Lluvia del Cardenal
Portable rainwater collector for all
The Lluvia del Cardenal is a portable, detachable rainwater collector designed for communities facing water scarcity and limited infrastructure. Its conical and rotating design, guided by a wind vane, maximizes capture efficiency (44L capacity total) without needing a roof. It uses recycled and recyclable materials (RPET fabric, PLA, polypropylene) for a closed resource loop, providing non-potable water for domestic uses like cleaning.
Company/Institution
Universidad de Monterrey
Country
Mexico
Designer(s)
Tania Martínez, Lorena Sánchez, Jaasiel Leal
Behind “Lluvia del cardenal” is a team of three industrial design students from Mexico: Tania Martínez, Lorena Sánchez, and Jaasiel Leal, united by a commitment to sustainability and social innovation. The team focuses on creating solutions that merge aesthetics, functionality, and concept, while exploring materials and processes. Through collaboration and diverse perspectives, we seek to grow as designers with challenging projects to create a meaningful impact in society.