PackZero Kifungashio Kinachoweza Kutumika Tena by PackZero Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Bidhaa Endelevu, Miradi na Muundo wa Kijani Competition Category.
ShabaBidhaa Endelevu· 2020
PackZero Kifungashio Kinachoweza Kutumika Tena
Client: Packzero
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Bidhaa Endelevu Category
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About PackZero Kifungashio Kinachoweza Kutumika Tena
PackZero ni mfumo wa vifungashio vinavyoweza kutumika tena kwa ajili ya usafirishaji wa bidhaa za ununuzi mtandaoni. Kifungashio hiki kinachojaa hewa hulinda bidhaa wakati wa usafirishaji na hupungua hewa yenyewe kiotomatiki kinapofunguliwa. Kifungashio kimetengenezwa kwa nyenzo imara zinazoweza kuoza kiasili, ambazo utafiti unakadiria zinaweza kutumika hadi mara 100. Kuna ukubwa tatu wa vifungashio vinavyotolewa. Watumiaji hurejesha kila kifungashio kwenye kisanduku cha ukusanyaji kilichowekwa katika vituo vya treni za chini ya ardhi, vyuo, ofisi na maeneo mengine ya umma, ambapo pedali na roller hubapua na kubana kifungashio kwa ajili ya usafirishaji. Vituo vikuu vimewekwa katika maeneo ambayo watu hutembelea mara kwa mara, jambo linalopunguza umbali wa jumla wa usafirishaji.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
PackZero Kifungashio Kinachoweza Kutumika Tena ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. PackZero Kifungashio Kinachoweza Kutumika Tena inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. PackZero Kifungashio Kinachoweza Kutumika Tena hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
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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