Brief
The following are what I Consider to be the brief parameters:
Product (home
and garden; family; leisure; sport)
-Gift
-Ecologically Sustainable
-Role/Place in EVERYDAY life
-Minimal negative impacts to the environment throughout its
lifecycle
-Mass manufacture, not handicrafts or one-off fabrication
-Invites interaction
-Not involving electronic displays or touchscreens
-Not bigger than 300 x 300 x 300 mm
-Uses at least 5 of the 47 Okala ecodesign strategies
-Appearance model
must look like a real product.
-Ecological impact
poster should show
how this “green gift” minimizes
harm to the environment throughout its lifecycle AND
detail the ecodesign strategies
used.
Concepts
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identify the OKALA ecodesign strategies used
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accompanied by an image collection of several
“competitor” and related products, to demonstrate innovation.
May 1:
-show developments of the selected concept, including
sketches of details, material studies, manufacturing, form studies etc.
May 8:
-present final work to an assessment panel; keep
presentations to 3 minutes or less.
Research
Okala Ecodesign Strategy Wheel
INTENT: reduce ecological impact of PSE
INNOVATION
1.
How benefit is provided (e.g. ambient heat)
2.
Modular practices (e.g. exchanging CPU chips)
3.
Service Products (e.g. rentingà^ life)
4.
Compact multi-fuctional products (e.g. Swiss
Army Knife)
5.
Share amongst many users (e.g. go get) [linked
to 3.]
6.
Mimic nature to ^ efficiency (e.g. whale fin
wind turbine)
7.
Use living organisms in product (e.g. plants
that provide service in product life)
8.
Use local supply (e.g. local paper mill, local
steel works)
REDUCE MATERIAL IMPACTS
1.
Avoid harmful product (e.g. lead products)
2.
Avoid materials that use ^ natural resources
(e.g. nylon vs. Linen)
3.
Minimize material quantity (e.g. Dyson fans)
4.
Use Recycled/Reclaimed Material (e.g. timber
from demolished buildings)
5.
Use renewable material (e.g. bamboo)
6.
Use material from reliable suppliers (e.g.
consider deforestation/ecosystems etc.)
7.
Use waste by products (e.g. off cuts of fabric
used as wall insulation)
MANUFACTURING INNOVATION
1.
Minimize manufacturing waste (e.g. Sheet
material cut to reduce waste)
2.
Design for production quality control (e.g.
engineering testing for ^ quality)
3.
v energy use in production (e.g. many parts
created from 1 mould)
4.
Use renewable energy sources (e.g. solar heating
in manufacture)
5.
Minimize production steps (e.g. less processesàless energy: bar soap
vs. Body wash)
6.
Minimize components and materials (e.g. luggage
with less zippers, straps etc.)
7.
Eliminate toxic emissions (e.g. reduce coal and
mecuary emissions where possible)
REDUCE DISTRIBUTION IMPACTS
1.
Reduce product and packaging weight
2.
Reduce product and packaging volume (e.g. flat
pack)
3.
Develop reusable packaging systems (e.g.
reusable pallets, plastic containers etc.)
4.
Use low impact transport systems (e.g. shipping
uses less energy than overland transport)
5.
Use local production if possible (e.g. local
concrete to reduce transport)
REDUCE BEHAVIOUR AND USE IMPACTS
1.
Encourage low consumption user behaviour (e.g.
bicycle conscious clothing)
2.
Reduce energy consumption during use (e.g.
phones will indicate when battery no longer needs charging)
3.
Reduce material consumption during use (e.g.
reusable coffee filters)
4.
Reduce water consumption during use (e.g. sinks
that divert grey water into garden etc.)
5.
Seek to eliminate toxic gases when in use (roll
on vs. Spray deodorants)
6.
Design for renewable energy (e.g. solar,
kinetic, hydro-electric powered products)
SYSTEM LONGJEVITY
1.
Design for durability (e.g. long lasting
cookware)
2.
Deign for maintenance and easy repair (e.g. Bicycles)
3.
Design for re-use and exchange practices (e.g.
clothing swaps etc.)
4.
Create a timeless aesthetic (e.g. Braun
products)
5.
Foster an emotional connection (e.g. chair that
grows with you)
TRANSITIONAL SYSTEMS
1.
Design upgradable products (e.g. ipods)
2.
Design for second life with different function
(e.g. jam jars used as drinking glass)
3.
Design for re-use components (e.g. car parts)
OPTIMIZE END OF LIFE
1.
Take back services (e.g. Dell Computers)
2.
Design for easy/efficient disassembly or
demolition)
3.
Design a recycling business model (e.g. shoes
used for running track)
4.
Use recyclable non-toxic materials
5.
Provide ability to biodegrade
6.
Design for safe disposal processes (e.g.
consider light bulb recycling)
Concept Posters
\Peer FeedBack
Name
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Peter Calaitzopoulos (z331400)
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Date
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24/04/13
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Feedback from Peer 1
Vivian Ngyuan
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Stay away from products hung on walls
Evaluate the strength of the gift
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Feedback from Peer 2
Rowan Furlong
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Minimize material, try to use only one material
Consider harvested vs. Waste products
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Feedback from Tutor
Mar Ramirez
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Consider Manufacturing Processes
Change the Form, express material, don’t be restricted to current
forms
Combine Concept aesthetics
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Lesson learnt from listening to other Tutors
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Explore unusual and different materials
Tell the story of giving the gift
Consider industries that have waste by products
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