Storage container that extends the life of fresh herbs, easing the meal prep experience while reducing food waste.
This project started from a personal pain point: seeing fresh ingredients go to waste simply because they weren't stored properly. From user research to prototyping, I designed a storage system to combat household food waste while ensuring a smooth user experience.
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN • PROTOTYPING
Team
Independent
Timeline
3 Weeks
Skills
Design thinking
Prototyping
Model making
UX Research
Sketching
3D Printing
Tools
Solidworks
Workshop tools
PRODUCT DEMO
Problem
Roughly 21% of food purchased by consumers is wasted.
Roughly 50% of household waste is due to poor food management, over-portioning, and food spoilage.
An average family of four throws away roughly $1,600 worth of produce per year
The average American throws out $690 worth of food at home annually.
How might we encourage home cookers to use partially used ingredients, ultimately preventing food spoilage in homes?
Solution
I designed a food storage container that helps store fresh herbs, while also allowing for easy use and cleaning.
EASY REFRIGERATOR ACCESS
DISASSEMBLES FOR EASY CLEANING
Research
I identified current storage methods and uncovered pain points of fresh herb storage systems.
Defining the problem and user
The target users are people who cook from home who need an easy to use, sustainable, and cost-saving storage solution.
Ideation and iteration
I explored solutions with sketches of different storage solution mechanics.
Prototype and user testing
I tested 4 prototypes with 7 different users to access the ease of use of each solution and iterated accordingly.
Execution
I 3d modeled the inside inserts using solidworks, then 3d printed it. For the container shell, I repurposed a plastic storage container to fabricate the final product prototype.
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