ZERO-PACK
Zero-Pack is a collapsible container designed for zero-waste shopping. It is composed of a 3D structure printed on textile and its design takes inspiration from the unique cubist architecture found in the Czech Republic. This product offers a reusable, lightweight alternative to traditional heavy glass jars and containers. At the end of its lifecycle, Zero-Pack can be composted, making it the most eco-friendly choice.
This project aims to investigate the reasons why many people do not shop at zero-waste stores. The research page summarises the key findings from my primary and secondary research. The research concluded that there is no specialised product available for zero-waste shopping in the market. Existing products such as brown paper bags have a large environmental impact and reused glass jars are heavy and inconvenient. Additionally, 66% of consumers prefer to transfer products into more suitable containers for home storage. Dry goods such as nuts, seeds, and dried fruit are the primary sales in zero-waste shops. From these findings, I identified the opportunity to design a product that would be lightweight, low-impact, and offer storage options for dry goods and potentially liquids, catering to the needs of zero-waste store customers.
The Comparison Score Summary is the final page of my primary research, which evaluates existing products in the market used for zero-waste shopping based on cost, weight, convenience, durability, and life-cycle analysis. A star rating scale was created by combining the findings of each category, with none of the existing products achieving the full 5-star rating, supporting the opportunity identification outlined on the previous page. The research concluded with a self-written design brief that read: Design a product that helps consumers make a shift in their behaviour towards sustainable consumption in their everyday life. As behaviour design suggests, to make adopting key behaviours easier it is important to get rid of barriers, I will be looking at zero-waste shopping and eliminating barriers regarding containers used for purchasing and transferring of goods from zero-waste stores. I would like to make a product that will facilitate a more convenient experience for the customer and has a low impact lifecycle.
