Designing a new product to improve sustainability and recycling in the kitchen

What was the challenge or problem to solve?

The aim of the project was to design a product to improve sustainability, which would facilitate the distribution of waste in the kitchen environment.

Recycling is a household base that has been growing steadily in recent years and means a commitment by everyone to contribute to the care of the planet.

Designing a new product to improve sustainability and recycling in the kitchen
Designing a new product to improve sustainability and recycling in the kitchen

 How was it addressed or what was the solution?

Initially, a market study was carried out to analyse the existing products on the market and the materials used. The contextual analysis in the kitchen area was completed with a series of interviews to understand the user’s perception.

Ideation sessions and application of creativity techniques were carried out, which were the basis for the product design and its complete functional and formal definition, ending with the visual presentation of the final product.

Challenge

  • Understand user perception of existing products and validate designs.
  • Feasibility study of the use of sustainable materials and their application in the kitchen environment.
  • Obtain ergonomic, innovative solutions adapted to users’ needs.

Solution

  • Analysis of the current context in the environment and the aspects to be studied
  • User perception of new innovations in the sector
  • Final product design