Final presentation of the research and design process, and final product created. Read from left to right.
Final design and material for the exterior of the hive wrap in 3D and process sketches/calculations for each box of the Langstoph Hive.
Design for Climate Action - As a team, two other group members and I were challenged to design a campaign and product in efforts towards an assigned UN Sustainability Goal. We were given #13, Climate Action, and worked from there to research and ideate. We narrowed in towards climate change and its effects on honey bee populations, and the overall cause on humans and our food systems. From there we came up with the initial idea of a manufactured insulating hive wrap to help ensure the livelihood of bee populations during dramatic weather patterns. Our design process was tedious, having to research honeybees, the design of already existing and most popular hives, and the variety of sizes and combinations available of said hives. We interviewed with multiple local bee experts and gathered information about materials and building constructions from design and materials experts at Montana State and in our community. Once we had gathered the necessary research, we began building a brand and product identity. The name "Honey Home" and logo was then decided after many sessions of ideation. The insulation material we chose was a milkweed material, which is light, water-resistant, and sustainable for the environment and for the bees. The exterior was a recycled, durable plastic to withstand weather. The final product was a hinged-wrap with a locking mechanism that protected honey bees in a standard Langstroph hive from extreme and confusing weather patterns as well as rodents and parasites. The market cost was estimated around $40, cheaper than any other on the current market, and 100% eco-friendly.
