PackZero Wiederverwendbare Verpackung by PackZero Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Bronze in Nachhaltiges Produktdesign Competition Category.
BronzeNachhaltiges Produkt· 2020
PackZero Wiederverwendbare Verpackung
Client: Packzero
A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Nachhaltiges Produkt Category
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About PackZero Wiederverwendbare Verpackung
PackZero ist ein wiederverwendbares Verpackungssystem für Lieferungen im Online-Handel. Die aufblasbare Verpackung schützt die Produkte während des Transports und entleert sich beim Öffnen automatisch. Die Verpackung besteht aus einem widerstandsfähigen, biologisch abbaubaren Material, das laut Untersuchungen bis zu 100 Mal verwendet werden kann. Angeboten werden drei Verpackungsgrößen. Die Nutzer geben jede Verpackung in einen Sammelbehälter zurück, der in U-Bahn-Stationen, auf Campusgeländen, in Büros und anderen öffentlichen Räumen aufgestellt ist; dort flachen ein Pedal und eine Walze die Verpackung ab und komprimieren sie für den Transport. Die zentralen Sammelpunkte befinden sich an häufig besuchten Orten, wodurch sich die gesamte Lieferstrecke verkürzt.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Bronze
PackZero Wiederverwendbare Verpackung ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von PackZero Wiederverwendbare Verpackung wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. PackZero Wiederverwendbare Verpackung befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Packzero proposes to transform the current resource depleting online retail distribution system, with a circular delivery network that combines inflatable reusable packaging with hybrid pickup and delivery experience. The Packzero system will build central hubs at locations that users frequent or find easily accessible, thereby reducing overall product miles. The reusable package is made of durable biodegradable material, which research estimates can be potentially used up to 100 times.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Reusable packages have three sizes: 170 x 245 mm / 220 x 245 mm / 290 x 445 mm. The Return bin's dimensions are 90 x 70 x 140 cm.
- Tags
- Package, Sustainable, System Design, Package Design
- Production Technology
- MarinaTex (made from fish waste and alga)
liquid wood(biopolymer comes from pulp-based lignin)
Fabric made of grape Waste (vinyl alternative)
PLA/ Polylactic acid (generated from corn)
Milk Protein - Design Challenge
- The major challenge is in regards to the material; we want it to be eco-friendly but also durable. We interviewed different experts and got an array of ideas. We will keep researching materials to find a better solution.
- Research
- We have conducted a variety of research, including competitive research, trend analyses, future castings, user interviews, user journey mapping, field study, expert interviews, posture study, and usability testing. Based on the research, we analyzed the pain points people have and brainstormed possible solutions. We made many prototypes of last-mile transportation, pickup hubs, returning bins, packages, and interface. Then we iterated the design through user testing. Our final design minimizes the use of power and emissions cost in the system. It is also more compatible with user behaviors.
- Inspiration
- Our inspiration came from the insight that people only need the products themselves and shipping boxes simply provide protection. It is basic knowledge but is often overlooked by many of us. Therefore, we decided to make the shipping boxes and packaging provide protection while at the same time be reusable and sustainable. Our team had several field trips to large distribution centers and logistic companies in Los Angeles, interviewing consumers and practitioners in the logistics industry. We also interviewed several material experts for advice.
- Project Duration
- The project started in September 2019 in Pasadena, California, and finished in December of 2019. The project is from a class called "IXD Consumer Product" at Art Center College of Design
- Operation Flow
- Users can select Packzero services while shopping online, then online retailers use Packzero packages to protect their products. When users get the package and open it, the package automatically deflates. The next step is returning the Pack Zero package to returning bins in places like subway stations, campuses, big companies, and public spaces. To operate the bin, just press the pedal and insert the package. The roller pulls the package in, flattening and compressing the package for transport.
- Team Members
- Yanhui Ban
Ruoyi An
Shijie Luan
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