PackZero Ngwugwu Enwere Ike Iji Ọzọ by PackZero Team

PackZero Ngwugwu Enwere Ike Iji Ọzọ by PackZero Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz in Nhazi Ngwaahịa Na-adịgide, Ọrụ na Nhazi Akwụkwọ Ndụ Competition Category.

BronzNgwaahịa Na-adịgide· 2020

PackZero Ngwugwu Enwere Ike Iji Ọzọ

by PackZero Team

Client: Packzero

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz Winner in Ngwaahịa Na-adịgide Category

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The Design

About PackZero Ngwugwu Enwere Ike Iji Ọzọ

Ederede Akwụkwọ: PackZero bụ usoro ngwugwu enwere ike iji ọzọ maka nnyefe ahịa n'ịntanetị. Ngwugwu a na-eku ume na-echebe ngwaahịa n'oge mbupu ma na-akpọpụ ume ya onwe ya mgbe e meghere ya. A na-eji ihe na-adịghị emebi emebi ma na-adịghị apọ n'ala kwa ọsọ ọsọ mepụta ngwugwu a, nyocha egosikwara na e nwere ike iji ya ruo ugboro 100. E nwere ụdị nha ngwugwu atọ enyere ndị ọrụ. Ndị ọrụ na-eweghachi ngwugwu ọ bụla n'ime igbe nchịkọta e dobere n'ọdụ ụgbọ ala okpuru ala, ogige mmụta, ụlọọrụ, na ebe ọzọ mmadụ na-agagharị. N'ebe ndị a, pedal na rollọ na-eme ka ngwugwu a dị larịị ma pịakọta ya maka mbupu. A na-edobe ebe etiti n'ebe ndị mmadụ na-agakarị, nke na-ebelata ogologo ije nnyefe niile.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Bronz

PackZero Ngwugwu Enwere Ike Iji Ọzọ meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz, nnabata dị oke ugwu e nyere design ndị pụtara ìhè nke a ma ama maka nzụlite ihe, ọgụgụ isi na nghọta. Ndị meriri na Bronz bụ ihe e mere nke ndị nwere nka nke ukwuu ma dị mma n'imepụta nke na-egosi ahụmahụ buru ibu, echiche na ọgụgụ isi nke ndị designer ha. A na-atụ anya na PackZero Ngwugwu Enwere Ike Iji Ọzọ ga-abụ ihe a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya, nke dị oke ọrụ ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Bronz na-agụnye ụzọ kacha mma n'ime nka, sayensị, design na teknụzụ, ma dị mma nke ukwuu maka nlebara anya ya n'obere ihe. PackZero Ngwugwu Enwere Ike Iji Ọzọ na-emezu mkpa nke ọma, na-emetụ ọchịchọ aka, na-adọrọ mmetụta obi ma na-adọta ọchịchọ ịmara.

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