Designet Walk Me Hundebånd av Hi Jac er en høyt ansett vinner av den svært prestisjetunge 2023 A' Design Award i Bronse i konkurransekategorien Bærekraftig Produktdesign.

BronseBærekraftig produkt· 2023

Walk Me Hundebånd

av Hi Jac

Klient: Hi Jac

Vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse i kategorien Bærekraftig produkt

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Om Walk Me Hundebånd

Håndtaket er glatt, men likevel stivt; konturene skaper et ergonomisk, tettsittende grep for menneskehånden, men kan også pakkes rundt et menneskes håndledd eller arm. Siden håndtaket er stivt, vil det ikke trekke seg sammen, så enhver spenning fra en hund som trekker vil ikke klemme menneskehånden (som er en designfeil i det konvensjonelle løkkehåndtaket til hundebånd). Det karakteristiske håndtaksmønsteret (flekker, flekker og fargevirvler) er individuelle for hvert håndtak da de dannes unikt fra den praktiske støpe- og bakeprosessen. Håndtaket og tauet er laget av 100 prosent post-consumer plast.

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Om A' Design Award i Bronse

Walk Me Hundebånd 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. Walk Me Hundebånd 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. Walk Me Hundebånd tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.

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Krediteringer, teammedlemmer og tekniske detaljer levert av designeren.

Unike Egenskaper: Ergonomic design - the handle is smooth but rigid; its contours create a snug grip for the human hand but can also wrap comfortably around a human's wrist. The handle's rigidity absorbs any tension from a dog pulling, preventing the human's hand from squishing (a design flaw in the conventional loop handle dog leash).
Distinctive handle pattern - the splats, splotches and swirls of colour are individual to each handle as they form uniquely during the moulding and baking process.
Sustainability: The handle is made from 100% post-consumer plastic (shampoo & conditioner bottles). The rope is made from 100% R-pet.
Dimensjoner og Emballasje: Leash Handle Dimension: 155mm X 330mm X 145mm
Leash Weight: 211g approx.
Standard Leash Length (including handle): 1.25m
Long Leash Length (including handle): 1.75m
Rope Breaking Force:285KG
Stikkord: Recycled, Sustainable, Circular, Pet, Eco, Dog, Dog Leash, Dog Lead, Plastic
Produksjonsteknologi: The leash handle is made via compression moulding from 100% used plastic shampoo & conditioner bottles. The bottles are shredded and sorted by colour. The shreds are weighed according to our leash range of colour recipes and randomly sprinkled into the mould. The mould is baked and cooled before the handle is removed and trimmed by hand. The finished handles are connected to the leash rope (100% r-pet) and the carabiner by a knot each. The knots are sealed by flame to complete the process.
Designutfordring: Sustainability: Which machine and manufacturing method used 100% recycled plastic for the handle. The compression mould was the most labour-intensive, requiring more human interaction but resulted in the best aesthetic and form.
Design & Aesthetic: Our design heavily departs from the conventional dog lead. Many iterations were made to its shape, weight, size and colours recipes to ensure it was eye-catching yet practical and ergonomic, focusing on the humans' comfortable grip.
Forskning: Analyse existing dog leads on the market against ergonomics, aesthetics, practicality, sustainability and materiality criteria.
Test samples, interview dog owners on samples and our prototype.
3d print handle and iterate to better its form and function.
Test materials for leash rope and its connection to the handle/carabiner (knot, tie, fastener, other hardware).
Experiment with machines for handle manufacture and filling/baking process of mould to achieve the handle's pattern and rigidity.
Inspirasjon: The handle design was inspired by the limited sustainable dog leashes available on the market and the design limitations of the conventional dog leash - most have a flexible loop for the human hand to hold, and the human's hand gets squished when a dog pulls on the leash. The design was based on a knuckle duster as they contour to suit a human hand's comfortable but sturdy grip; then, we investigated plastic production methods and applied circular economy principles to complete the design.
Prosjektvarighet: The project started in September 2019 and finished in November 2020
Driftsflyt: The handle design is one size fits all and encourages a firm human hand grip by wrapping your fingers over the contours placed at the top of the base of the handle. Once the human hand wraps around the handle base, the grip is snug. Any pulling from the dog does not contract the handle as it is rigid; hence the human hand grip is not disturbed and remains stable.
Patenter: HI JAC Trademark No: 2118178 (2021) Andre Barks Charlie Meows Pty Ltd
HI JAC LOGO Trademark No: 2133033 (2021) Andre Barks Charlie Meows Pty Ltd
Play Nice with the Planet Trademark no: 2182702 (2022) Andre Barks Charlie Meows Pty Ltd
Handle Design Registration: 202014162 (2021) Andre Barks Charlie Meows Pty Ltd
Teammedlemmer: Designed by People & Things (product design) in Sydney, Australia