Papoutsanis approached us with a clear objective: to make an alternative version of their existing plastic bracket system but in a durable stainless-steel material that was meant for the luxury segment clients. The brand was looking for a long-lasting alternative that maintained recyclability without adding unnecessary weight.

At the same time, the new bracket needed to solve several functional and aesthetic issues. The original plastic model had a lateral key-insertion point, forcing large gaps between bottles when mounted side by side. This disrupted the visual balance on the bathroom wall - something Papoutsanis wanted to eliminate entirely. Additionally, their bottles had been engineered specifically for that plastic bracket, including a uniquely angled anchor system that made locking and securing the bottle challenging. Our task was to design a bracket that was thinner than the original, visually discreet, fully compatible with the existing bottles, and capable of holding them firmly in place without movement. All this without adding complexity to installation or daily housekeeping routines.

From there, our engineering and design process developed step by step:

• Analyzing the brief to understand the sustainability objective, the required size limits, and the restrictions imposed by the bottle’s anchor design.
• Sketching multiple early concepts to sketch a shape that would remain almost invisible on the wall while staying structurally strong.
• Relocating the key insertion point from the side to the top, Helping to place two or three bottles even in places with reduced space.
• Matching the thickness to the bottle anchor (6.48 mm) to ensure a precise fit without adding bulk.
• Engineering a conical opening that guides the bottle smoothly into position, distributes pressure evenly, and prevents any friction that could damage the bottle.
• Working around the 45-degree anchor angle, which made anchoring difficult in the initial tests. We iterated the internal shape until the bottle could lock securely without looseness.
• Designing a no-screw opening mechanism, so the bracket allows to be unlocked with the key and opened easily with one hand.The bracket also closes securely with a click, without the need for the key.
• Allowing installation screws to be inserted directly inside the bracket without disassembly, simplifying both installation and maintenance.
• Reinforcing the upper plate with two small “teeth” to stabilize the opening mechanism and prevent metal deformation during daily use.
• Developing a dual-spike closing system that retracts when the key is inserted and automatically resets when the bracket closes, delivering a simple, intuitive user interaction.
• Ensuring compatibility with the existing bottles so the brand wouldn’t need to redesign their cosmetic containers.

Throughout the development, our priority was balancing aesthetics, practicality, and engineering precision - creating a solution that feels effortless while solving the technical constraints at hand.

The final design is a stainless-steel floating bracket that remains nearly invisible once installed. It is slim, lightweight, and fully adapted to the specific anchor geometry of the Papoutsanis bottle. The top key-entry allows bottles to be aligned side by side with no spacing issues, creating a clean, unified visual appearance on the wall.

The bracket opens with a simple key insertion, and the conical internal shape guides the bottle into a secure hold. The dual-spike mechanism locks automatically without screws or manual adjustments. Additional reinforcement elements ensure long-term durability and prevent deformation, while the inner cavity accommodates installation screws for easy wall mounting.

The overall mechanism enables quick bottle replacement, intuitive operation, and minimal training - ideal for hotel housekeeping environments. The design is patented in the name of our company.