PackZero Gjenbrukbar emballasje by PackZero Team

PackZero Gjenbrukbar emballasje by PackZero Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award i Bronse in Bærekraftige produkter, prosjekter og grønn design Competition Category.

BronseBærekraftig produkt· 2020

PackZero Gjenbrukbar emballasje

by PackZero Team

Client: Packzero

A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Bærekraftig produkt Category

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The Design

About PackZero Gjenbrukbar emballasje

PackZero er et gjenbrukbart emballasjesystem for levering av netthandel. Den oppblåsbare emballasjen beskytter produkter under frakt og tømmes automatisk for luft når den åpnes. Emballasjen er laget av et slitesterkt, biologisk nedbrytbart materiale som forskning anslår kan brukes opptil 100 ganger. Det finnes tre emballasjestørrelser. Brukere returnerer hver emballasje til en innsamlingsboks plassert på t-banestasjoner, universitetsområder, kontorer og andre offentlige steder, hvor en pedal og en rulle flater ut og komprimerer emballasjen for transport. Sentrale knutepunkter er plassert på steder folk besøker ofte, noe som reduserer den totale leveringsavstanden.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Bronse

PackZero Gjenbrukbar emballasje er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. PackZero Gjenbrukbar emballasje forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. PackZero Gjenbrukbar emballasje tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

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