PackZero 재사용 가능한 포장재 by PackZero Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 동상 in 지속 가능한 제품, 프로젝트 및 그린 디자인 Competition Category.

동지속 가능한 제품· 2020

PackZero 재사용 가능한 포장재

by PackZero Team

Client: Packzero

A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 지속 가능한 제품 Category

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The Design

About PackZero 재사용 가능한 포장재

PackZero는 온라인 리테일 배송을 위한 재사용 가능한 포장 시스템입니다. 공기를 주입하는 방식의 이 포장재는 배송 중 제품을 보호하며, 개봉 시 자동으로 공기가 빠집니다. 포장재는 내구성이 뛰어난 생분해성 소재로 제작되었으며, 연구에 따르면 최대 100회까지 재사용이 가능한 것으로 추정됩니다. 세 가지 크기의 포장재가 제공됩니다. 사용자는 지하철역, 캠퍼스, 사무실 등 공공장소에 설치된 수거함에 포장재를 반납하며, 이곳에서 페달과 롤러가 포장재를 납작하게 눌러 압축해 운반이 용이하도록 합니다. 중앙 허브는 사람들이 자주 방문하는 장소에 설치되어 전체 배송 거리를 줄여줍니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 동상

PackZero 재사용 가능한 포장재, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. PackZero 재사용 가능한 포장재, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. PackZero 재사용 가능한 포장재, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.

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