CENTERaudrey george IAPD spring 2013

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1 HOME RECYCLING CENTERaudrey george IAPD spring 2013 the process of

2 Americans throw away 1,500 aluminum cans per second. problem what poblems does this cause? that s just aluminum... one of the most recyclable items on the market at 100% what other damages are we doing?

3 statement The last few decades have posed major environmental concerns such as global warming and the rapid deterioration of finite resources. This hardship on the environment has stirred up quite the army of environmentalists taking proactive precautions. Of millions of ways to show concern or take action, one of the simplest forms is to recycle used items to be reused in some fashion or another. Major environmental guru or not, this choice is encouraged to all within the United States - facilitated from home or nearby recycling centers. However, simple household receptacle options are sorely limited, expensive and unattractive, making them less likely used. The encouragement is shy, and the initiative is unfortunately missed. problem With the steady need for desirable recycling options, the goal of this project is to design a new household center that is attractive, multifunctional, customizable and manufactured using eco-friendly materials while also assuming affordability for the average household income. The center will only provide for low key recycling, of which would likely be taken to the curb by the owners or physically brought to the larger recycling facility within the area. The more simplistic the use yet multifunctional the parts, the easier the product is to become an integrated, positive impact on the home.

4 simplehuman - elegant but expensive ITSO by IDEO - great storage and customizable hefty - unattractive but durable the container store - easy to use but no symbolism case studies 3 of the 4 of these are sold in Target aiming towards same demographic: everyday shopper / frequent middle class ages ranging from looking for: good design at fair prices environmentally cautious

5 Its Ugly. Hard to Handle. Not Labeled. Breaks Easily. Really Expensive. >>> Attractive. >>> Easy. >>> Labeled. >>> Durable. >>> Affordable. case studies

6 1 User wants + Needs. understand + provide goal + objective 2 Collective shapes + Geometry. 3 Parts + Pieces. 4 Connections. 5 Multifunctional / Multiuse.

7 6 Perceived Environment. understand + provide goal + objective 7 Variety. 8 Cradle-to-cradle Material. 9 Graphics + Labeling. 10 Low carbon Emitting.

8 Active. inspiration Educational. Clean. Multifunctional. Modular.

9 many shapes + forms shaping nesting adjustability process versatile..evolution

10 the cube square to leaf process maximizing options + new aesthetic

11 will people want to use this product? will it be aesthetically appealing? the many???s does it function with ease? material options are.. is the manufacturing minimal? how much might it cost? process what functions must it preform? can it easily adapt? how customizable is it?

12 a modular cube

13 initial sketches

14 initial sketches

15 dimensions

16 orientation

17 stacking

18 face plate + logo

19 face plate faces small plastic / aluminum paper cardboard small plastic / aluminum steel can magazines glass large plastic electronics compost trash

20 face symbols small plastic / aluminum paper cardboard small plastic / aluminum steel can magazines glass large plastic electronics compost trash

21 locking face to face plate circular face placed in face plate 90 degrees to the left from center this is the only orientation the face will glide in with ease using the finger holes, turn face clockwise 45 degrees until upright and snug in position

22 bag hold underside of face sliding mechanism + folding

23 details

24 corners icosikaitera = 24-gon face plate tabs / notches at 6(six) different points locking vertically male / female circular tab technology of face / face plate ribs on shell 4(four) male / 4(four) female 6(six) nylon nut / bolt connections of shell details

25 product is sold fl at packed including: two (2) sheets, identical except one with male ribs, one with female fl at packing one (1) bottom face plate with logo engraving and one (1) face plate ready for additional purchase of circular receptacle face set of six (6) nuts and six (6) bolts + 2 (2) extra each

26 branding

27 materials Loll Designs inspired makes material from recycled milk jugs it takes 8 jugs per pound of material ECO initiatives low carbon footprint in manufacturing + delivery made in the USA colors are post-consumer material 95% of their waste goes to the local recycling facility (HDPE) high desnsity polyethylene is best known for: longevity durability lack of maintenance non-porus material lack of collecting dirt color consistancy UV packaging + pigment to reduce affects of the sun and help to deter fading

28 various sizes of contianers (does not have to be a perfect cube) next stages various faces additions such as: reusable interior bags containers to collect old grocery bags / pop tops can crusher wine rack for larger glass bottles

29 prototype photos cnc process set up

30 details prototype photos

31 HOME RECYCLING CENTERaudrey george IAPD spring 2013 the process of