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PackZero Chirongo Chinodzokororwa Kushandiswa by PackZero Team

PackZero Chirongo Chinodzokororwa Kushandiswa by PackZero Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award in Zvigadzirwa Zvinoenderera, Mapurojekiti neDhizaini Nyoro Competition Category.


BronziChigadzirwa Chinoenderera· 2020

PackZero Chirongo Chinodzokororwa Kushandiswa

by PackZero Team

Client: Packzero

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award Winner in Chigadzirwa Chinoenderera Category

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The Design

About PackZero Chirongo Chinodzokororwa Kushandiswa

PackZero ihurongwa hwekupakita hunodzokororwa kushandiswa hunoshandiswa mukutumira zvinhu zvakatengwa pamhepo. Chirongo chine mhepo mukati chinodzivirira zvinhu panguva yekutakurwa uye chinozvidzikisa mhepo chega kana chazarurwa. Chirongo chakagadzirwa nemidziyo yakasimba inoparara zvakare inogona kushandiswa kusvika kamwe zana (100) sekuratidza kwezvakatsvakwa. Pane mhando nhatu dzemakuru echirongo dzinopiwa. Vashandisi vanodzosera chirongo chega chega kunzvimbo dzekuunganidzira dzakaiswa mumasitesheni esubway, pamakoreji, mumaofisi uye mune dzimwe nzvimbo dzinoshandiswa neruzhinji, apo pedhari nerora zvinoita kuti chirongo chiseve uye chimanikidzwe kuti chigone kutakurwa. Nzvimbo dzepakati dzinoiswa munzvimbo dzinowanzoshanyirwa nevanhu, izvo zvinoderedza chinhambwe chose chinofambirwa mukutumira zvinhu.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne PackZero Chirongo Chinodzokororwa Kushandiswa, rukudzo rwakakwirira kwazvo runopiwa kumadhizaini akasiyana anozivikanwa nekugadzira, njere nekungwara. Vakunda veBronzi mabasa ane unyanzvi hwakakwana uye kugadzira kunoshamisa kunosimbisa ruzivo rukuru, pfungwa nehunyanzvi hwevagadziri vawo. PackZero Chirongo Chinodzokororwa Kushandiswa inotarisirwa kuva chinhu chinokudzwa kwazvo, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa muhunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji uye yakasiyana nekutarisisa zvidiki. PackZero Chirongo Chinodzokororwa Kushandiswa inogutsa zvinodiwa zvakanaka, inobata zvishuvo, inokwezva manzwiro uye inomutsa kuda kuziva.

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

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