PackZero Ambalaj Reutilizabil by PackZero Team

PackZero Ambalaj Reutilizabil by PackZero Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award de Bronz in Produs Sustenabil Competition Category.

BronzProdus Sustenabil· 2020

PackZero Ambalaj Reutilizabil

by PackZero Team

Client: Packzero

A' Design Award de Bronz Winner in Produs Sustenabil Category

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The Design

About PackZero Ambalaj Reutilizabil

PackZero este un sistem de ambalare reutilizabil pentru livrările din comerțul online. Ambalajul gonflabil protejează produsele în timpul transportului și se dezumflă automat la deschidere. Ambalajul este realizat dintr-un material biodegradabil durabil, care, conform estimărilor cercetărilor, poate fi utilizat de până la 100 de ori. Sunt oferite trei dimensiuni de ambalaj. Utilizatorii returnează fiecare ambalaj într-un container de colectare amplasat în stații de metrou, campusuri, birouri și alte spații publice, unde o pedală și un rulou aplatizează și comprimă ambalajul pentru transport. Punctele centrale de colectare sunt amplasate în locuri frecventate des de oameni, reducând astfel distanța totală de livrare.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronz

PackZero Ambalaj Reutilizabil a câștigat A' Design Award de Bronz, o recunoaștere extrem de prestigioasă acordată designurilor remarcabile care se disting prin creativitate, ingeniozitate și istețime. Câștigătorii Bronzului sunt artefacte din plin pricepute și izbitor de creative, care atestă experiența vastă, imaginația și resursele designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca PackZero Ambalaj Reutilizabil să fie un obiect foarte apreciat, admirat și prețuit, remarcabil de profesionist și inovator. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Bronz încorporează cele mai bune practici din artă, știință, design și tehnologie și este excelent prin atenția la detalii. PackZero Ambalaj Reutilizabil satisface splendid nevoile, atinge dorințele, vrăjește sentimentele și stârnește curiozitatea.

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