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Hy-gro-ponics Starter Kit
Final year Major project; The horticulture industry is a huge source of waste with half a billion single use plastic pots being sent to landfill every year. This project aims to Design a product which encourages users to grow their
own food hydroponically. The system will simplify the hydroponic process in order to minimise material usage and the overall carbon footprint of the product as well as make the device easier to use and as a result encourage sustained use and reuse of the product.
An expandable hydroponic planter which maximises access to sunlight while saving space. A simplified hydroponic process which simply requires refilling of water and nutrients every few weeks. This device encourages home growing in any household with minimal waste and materials required, further improving households carbon footprint by allowing users to grow their own herbs and microgreens with ease.
The Design Process
Initial sketches for Three Design Directions
Chosen Three Design Directions
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Improving product functionality in order to encourage sustained use.
Simplifying the process, improving usability & efficiency to encourage sustained use.
Focussing on the visual appeal & rewards factor in order to encourage sustained use.
Developed designs
1. Improving product functionality in order to encourage sustained use.
2. Simplifying the process, improving usability & efficiency to encourage sustained use.
3. Focussing on the visual appeal & rewards factor in order to encourage sustained use.
Final Design
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