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PackZero Återanvändbar förpackning by PackZero Team

PackZero Återanvändbar förpackning by PackZero Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award i Brons in Hållbara Produkter, Projekt och Grön Design Competition Category.


BronsHållbar produkt· 2020

PackZero Återanvändbar förpackning

by PackZero Team

Client: Packzero

A' Design Award i Brons Winner in Hållbar produkt Category

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The Design

About PackZero Återanvändbar förpackning

PackZero är ett återanvändbart förpackningssystem för leverans inom nätbaserad handel. Den uppblåsbara förpackningen skyddar produkter under transport och töms automatiskt på luft när den öppnas. Förpackningen är tillverkad av ett hållbart, biologiskt nedbrytbart material som enligt forskning uppskattas kunna användas upp till 100 gånger. Tre förpackningsstorlekar erbjuds. Användare returnerar varje förpackning till en insamlingsbehållare placerad vid tunnelbanestationer, universitetsområden, kontor och andra offentliga platser, där en pedal och en vals plattar till och komprimerar förpackningen inför vidare transport. Centrala insamlingsstationer placeras på platser som människor besöker ofta, vilket minskar den totala leveranssträckan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Brons

PackZero Återanvändbar förpackning är vinnare av A' Design Award i Brons, ett högst prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas enastående designverk som utmärker sig genom kreativitet, uppfinningsrikedom och klokhet. Bronsvinnare är mycket skickliga och slående kreativa föremål som styrker formgivarnas stora erfarenhet, fantasi och påhittighet. PackZero Återanvändbar förpackning förväntas vara ett högt skattat, beundrat och älskat föremål som är anmärkningsvärt professionellt och innovativt. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Brons införlivar bästa praxis inom konst, vetenskap, design och teknik och är utmärkt genom sin omsorg om detaljer. PackZero Återanvändbar förpackning tillfredsställer fantastiskt behov, rör vid längtan, charmar känslor och väcker nyfikenhet.

Behind the Design

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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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