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Design Futures
Hand-Wash Station
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Concept re-cap
Hand-washing facts
Style refenerencve #1
Coca-cola Second Life
Field Kitchen Sinks
Non-handed Operation
Camping Considerations
Decathlon
Kitchen Minimalism
Style reference #2
Plastics
Hathersage Research Trip
Compactable Camping
Compacting Development
Design Divergence
Possible Filtration Method
Home-made Filter
Bowl Size Test Rig
1st Phase Modelling
Artificial Convergence Management
Change in Flow
Case study
Blue Diversion
Style Reference #3
Colour Accents
Delivery System Development
2nd Phase modelling
Brand Development
Form Refinement
Design Output
Evaluation
References
Image Links
Concept Re-cap
(phase 1 rationale)
The concept of the project is to design
a Hand-wash station for use in disaster
situations or for camping and festival use.
There are similarities between the
2 markets as shown in the research
document. This dual approach allows the
design to also question the differences and
similarities between the wants and needs of
consumers and benefactors of aid.
Further research is needed to understand The technical aspects of the product?
Who would the product be marketed to?
Should it be both markets?
Are there existing similar products?
Would a low tech solution be best?
Whether it is appropriate to create a purely
metaphorical product which may not be
practical for use?
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R & D Phase 1
Hand-washing Facts
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Which areas of the hand are most
commonly missed when washing?
Most Frequently
Missed
Info source (Hardy 2015)
Frequently
Missed
Least Frequently
Missed
Hot V Cold
HOT
Hot water is no more effectve in hand
washing than cold water. Hot water is more
comfortable and can disolve soap better
but cold water can do this adequatley.
Hot water can cause cracking of the skin by
depleting the natural oils found in the skin.
(Centre for Diease Control and Prevention 2013)
We have between 2 and
10 million bacteria between
fingertip and elbow
(NHS 2015)
Hands should be scrubbed for 20 seconds
each wash to remove all germs
(Centre for Diease Control and Prevention 2013)
Style reference # 1
Braun kf20 Aromaster
To highlight the style difference in the design
mentality of designing products that are
needed versus products that are desired, a
classic design reference was required. One
of the initial sketches for the hand wash
station had an instant resemblance to the
Braun kf20 Aromaster filter coffee maker. This
was pleasing on 2 levels. Firstly it provides a
great link to classic modern western design.
Secondly it draws attention to the difference
in water usage between people in need and
those in relative luxury.
Right: original sketch for hand-wash station
Opposite: Braun kf20 Aromaster (fig 1)
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it takes 140 litres of water
to make 1 cup of coffee
Coca-cola
Second Life
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These products have been developed by
coca-cola to give their PET drinks bottles a
‘second life’ after their intended first use. It
is an interesting proposition to incorporate
a waste product into a system. This would
be really beneficial for the immediate
disaster relief situation where transport
space is critical. (fig2)
Field Kitchen Sinks
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Top Left: The pump and spout are a product
available to buy from Tye Works. The buckets
are then added by the user. It works in
the same way as the Home-made version
described bottom right.
Top Right: Another home-made effort this
time using an old bottle with a hole plugged
by a golf tee. A very low tech approach, this
design lacks a hands free system and relys on
a tree limb or tent frame to hang the bottle
from.
Bottom left: This is the most widely used
version of the field sink. It has the advantages
that no real modifications are required to set
up and the simple tap is low maintenance.
The disadvantage is that the user has to turn
the tap on with dirty hands therefore making
the tap unsanitary for the next user. The drop
from the tap to the floor creates a splash
back from the waste water.
Bottom Right: This home-made version uses
a marine fuel pump as a foot pump to draw
water from the lower bucket to the tap. This
has the advantage that the ‘brown water’
drains into the top bucket which is covered
by a homemade sink (formed from one of
the bucket lids). The pump also is good for
water conservation as it only uses water
when needed.
Non-handed
Operation
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Opposite page Above - These sketches show ideas which
relate to the field kitchen sinks where a
foot pump is used to take water from a
lower container to a tap. This would either
make the product taller than would be
desired for easy transport or make the user
operate the pump with their knee. This
design also attempts to incorporate the
minimal aesthetic described in the Kitchen
Minimalism page.
Below - These sketches show ideas which
explore the idea of using an elbow switch
as used in medical sinks. This is a function
which would be good to develop, however
the form would need to change a little as the
product would be too top heavy.
This page - Doctors using taps which can be
operated with the elbow and a variation of
the system available for home use.
Camping
Considerations
Pressurizer
How it packs into a car
Where is it used when camping - next to
stove/next to door
How big is it
How much water does it hold?
How much waste water does it hold
Do the 2 sections come apart
How does it fill
What is it for ? Hand washing only or
washing dishes etc.
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Decathlon
Decathlon make and sell a variety of
outdoor and sports gear with various subbrands in different sectors. The styling of
the products is usually simple but elegant.
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Below: Products from the Decathlon Store
Sheffield. It was good to physically feel the
quality and materials of the products.
Quechua - Portable shower £34.99
This product practically does part of the job
the hand-wash station is trying to do in that
it provides a pressurised flow of water in a
compact form. The styling is very clean with
a clear pipe that doesn’t make the whole
product look too messy.
The problem from a sanitation point of view
is the lack of a hands free way of turning
the flow on and off.
(fig3)
Geonaute - On Bright Torch £2.99
This product is typical of what Decathlon
do. Simple form and colour combinations
(it comes in a variety of 2 tone colour ways).
A rubber outer case provides a little grip
and the slight raise in the on/off switch
makes it easy to find in the dark. A very
clean design.
Decathlon’s model could be a great design
direction. The no non-sense approach will
cut out any superfluous appendages which
may occur from the wide net which has
been cast in the design process so far.
Kitchen Minimalism
What would be the ideal aesthetic for a
hand-washing station?
These ultra modern minimal kitchens are
about as far away from what one would
think of as a camping aesthetic as possible.
However the basic principles of the design
could translate well to a camping product.
Minimal - no excess weight, only use
material that is needed.
Easy Clean - Smooth surfaces that collect
little grime
Robust - high quality materials that will last
Stylish - Will last the test of time as the style
is not necessarily fashionable but has a
timeless elegance.
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Opposite Top - (fig4)
‘Minimal’ by CR&S Varanna
Greys, metallics and dark wood create a
rich industrial take on minimalism
Opposite Bottom - (fig5)
‘Verve” by Minimal USA
This design is fully stripped back to simple
geometric shapes and clean lines. Th
lines between the draws create a pleasing
pattern and the plain surfaces allow the
light to create different tones.
Style reference # 2
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Braun TP1 Radio/Phono Combo
Research into aerator taps led to the idea
of creating a perforated shower head type
water dispenser. The amount, size and
distance of the holes could be used to
restrict, increase or spread the water flow.
The layout for these perforations could be
influenced by the speaker perforation on
the classic Braun. This ties in nicely to the
Aromaster influence and create a coherent
design language, which flows into the
product details as well as the overall look.
ON
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Right: How the perforations could work with
a simple twist to open or close the flow
Opposite: Braun TP 1 (fig6)
Plastics
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Triton ™ vs Polypropelyne (PP)
Triton is a co-polyester produced by
Eastman Chemical Company
Enhanced durability, heat resistance and
durability.
BPA free therefore safe to store water.
(Eastman Chemical Company 2015)
Camelbak
Eddy £16
Triton
(fig7)
In comparison to Clarified PP, Triton has
the advantage that it doesn’t require an
additive to make it crystal clear. The finish
is also better, with no flow lines or bubbles.
PP is significantly cheaper however
Eastman claim the extra cost can be
recovered through increased efficiency.
Camelbak
Performance Bottle £10
PP
(fig8)
Polyethylene
Nature Hike
Collapsible Water Carrier/Dispenser £7
(fig10)
The collapsible form would be great for the
hand-wash station in either form as it would
reduce space for shipping or personal travel.
PE is a great material for this as it is very
flexible. PE also has a good clarity so would
allow the user to see the water level. This
product is most probably blow-moulded to
create the one piece form.
Karim Rashid for Slide
Koncord Bar Stool £195
2009 Good Design Award Winner
(fig11)
Rotomoulding is used to create this PE
outdoor bar stool. This shows the higher
quality finish available in this material.
Rotomoulding is suitable for this larger scale
hollow product as the tooling is cheaper than
injection moulding.
Hathersage
Research Trip
A trip to the local outdoor ‘Mecca’ of
Hathersage was taken to gain insights
from outdoor industry specialists. Staff
from Go Outdoors and Outside shops and
the volunteers from Hathersage mountain
rescue were really helpful and eager to
discuss the concept.
Questions asked How do you wash your hands while
camping?
Do you see a situation where a ‘hand-wash
station’ would be useful?
What products are already available in this
area?
What are the specific features of the
product that would sell well?
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Answers/insights gained
This would not be a product for hardened
‘wild campers’ as they end to just “go dirty”
and just use a hand sanitiser.
One such ‘wild camper’ said that he now
washes his hands all the time because he
has a young child. This could be a good
market to explore.
There are several silicone bowl products in
the shops which fold very flat and sell really
well.
Ortleib make a fold-able PVC coated
polyester ‘bowl’ that folds flat
Weight and size are crucial for this market
even when it is being taken to a camp site.
Camp sites usually have sinks and wash
facilities anyway, so it would be a real
luxury item.
Compactable camping
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Stanley - Mountain Vacuum Coffee Maker
$50 (fig12)
French press, vacuum insulated bottle, 2
cups and dry storage are all stored in a
compact solution. This enables hikers to
enjoy fresh ground coffee while on the trail.
The simple brushed stainless steel and
classic Stanley Thermos green combine for
a stylish future retro look. (Stanley 2015)
Ortlieb Folding Bowl
£18.85 (fig 13)
This bowl uses Ortlieb’s trademark high
frequency welded seams to create this
waterproof bowl. It can be folded flat and is
therefore very easily transportable.
This use of a completely different material
for a product is very appealing and opens
up new possibilities for the form of a
product. (Ortlieb 2015)
Shit Box
£15.67 (not available any more) (fig14)
This is not a joke. honestly! A portable flat
pack toilet that is aimed at the festival,
camping, kids get caught short on a trip
market. It comes with 10 biodegradable
bags and is made from 100% re-cycled
cardboard. Brought to the market in 2013,
it is not available at the moment.
(firebox 2015)
Compacting
Development
A method for making the product be
more compact for storage and transport
is important in both practical use and
as a semantic marketing tool. The more
technical this system is the more impressive
it will be. A simpler option will be more
user friendly and probably cheaper. The
use of a compacting PE water container
is good as it has a built in signifier. The
corrugated form semantically explains it’s
collapsing function.
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Opposite: 2 variations of the corner radii
have been tested. A third variation using
the larger radius on the top and a smaller
radius at the bottom would be more
appropriate as this would give a more
stable base but keep the soft form visually.
Design Divergence
These sketches explore the idea of having
a filter. The sketches with clear vessels top
and bottom were a way of showing the
filtering method as it happens so the user
can be confident in the product. The design
is inspired by the hourglass.
A larger area to catch waste water, like
a bowl, creates a different aesthetic for
the product. It still has a resemblance of
the Aromaster but loses the attractive
cylindrical quality.
This design attempts to package the
foot pump field kitchen sink into a more
compact camping version. The problem
visually is what to do with the pipe-work.
One solution would be to take the pipes
through the centre of the product and have
the drain around it.
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Possible Water
Filtration Method
This concept developed through thinking
about what could be done with the waste
water.
The method could work using gravity to
pass the water through the filter. The like
an hour glass the whole product could be
turned over to switch the flow.
Clean Water
Waste Water
Filters
Direction of water travel
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Home-made
Water Filter
There are many versions of home-made
water filters on the internet. Many are offshoots of the SAS survival guide version.
While these are all aimed at water for
drinking, the principles can be applied for
getting clean hand-washing water.
The different stages of materials filter out
different sized particles right down to the
cotton or coffee filter in the bottom which
removes traces of the charcoal. The final
stage of filtration comes in the collection
bottle through exposure to UVA radiation
(sunlight). This can only be achieved if
the water’s turbidity has been sufficiently
reduced. Charcoal reduces the water’s
turbidity (cloudiness). Turbidity is measured
in nephelometer turbidity units (NTUs)
and is caused by tiny particles in the water.
These particles can allow viruses and
bacteria such as E. coli, to hide from the
UVA. The charcoal can be obtained from
a regular wood fire and is therefore readily
available in most situations. (Sheehan 2010)
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1. Cut the bottom off a drinks bottle. This is
the filter holder.
2. Push a layer of cotton or a coffee filter
into the end of the bottle.
3. Now layer up starting with the finest
materials. A typical 4 layer system is shown
opposite but other materials such as grass
or reeds can be used as well depending on
the environment.
4. Place a canteen or another bottle
underneath the filter to collect clean
filtered water.
5. Ready to filter.
(instructables 2015)
Pour dirty water in slowly
Filter Holder
Washed gravel/pebbles
Clean sand
Finely crushed charcoal
Clean cotton rag/coffee filter
Clean water out
Clear glass or plastic clean water collection
bottle/canteen
Bowl Size Test Rig
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A test rig was set up to establish what the
smallest diameter would be for the dirty
water collection bowl to be usable.
Note: the bowl would have a drain as well,
the test is to establish the area needed not
the capacity.
A standard 330ml coffee cup was used
as the dispenser. The flow rate was
adjusted up to approximately 1litre/
minute by adding more and larger holes
incrementally and timing a full cup of water
being dispensed until it took 20 seconds to
drain.
200mm
120mm
4 different sized collection bowls were then
tested with a number of different users
to ascertain how wide or narrow the bowl
could be.
Surprisingly, with careful use the smallest
collection bowl was able to collect
approximately 90% of the water (until it
overflowed)
Opposite Top Left: the dispensing cup
Opposite Other: the test rig in action
Below: the various collection bowls
90mm
220mm
1st Phase Modelling
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The first model made was 500x180mm.
The water and waste containers would
hold around 2.5 litres. This seemed like a
good amount for anyone to carry to and
from a water source if the containers were
detachable. The proportions were worked
out so that the waste storage section would
meet the bottom of the water container
when collapsed. This created a problem in
that the water and waste sections clashed
when trying to fold (A). This meant a larger
section between was needed.
A
Artificial Convergence
Management
The project has diverged into a number of
different possibilities. This is due to the lack
of a specified user for the product. There is
a need to plot out the various options now
presented and see which courses could
possibly converge.
The chart opposite shows that the
metaphorical design has the least factors
to consider practically and would therefore
be more suitable for the time frame of the
project. The other designs would require
extensive practical testing to produce the
building blocks of the function. Through
sketching and modelling, it has been
established that the coffee maker form is not
the most practical form for the functions that
would be important for the other users.
In conclusion it seems the metaphorical
design has more scope and would produce
a better outcome in relation to the research
undertaken. It relates well to the political and
systemic points that have been raised.
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“The one opinion, which I think
is extreme, is represented by
the NGOs, who bang on about
declaring water a public right.
That means as a human
being you should have a right
to water. That’s an extreme
solution.”
Peter Brabeck - Chairman and former CEO of
the Nestle Group (Confino 2013)
“(on 2015 general election) All
major parties and media outlets
are committed to never-ending
economic growth, and use
GDP as the primary measure
of human progress. Even
to question this is to place
yourself outside the frame of
rational political debate.”
George Monbiot - Guardian Columnist (Monbiot 2015)
Change in Flow
(phase 2 rationale)
The quotes from the previous 2 pages
engaged a switch in the flow of the design
thinking. To create a truly thought provoking
metaphorical design, a different stance is
needed. Using the quote from Peter Brabeck,
the design could be taken out of the user
centred design ethic and placed in the wants
and needs of a hypothetical profit driven
brand, to question the use of water as a
commodity.
George Monbiot’s comment ties in with the
Sustainoscene concept from the project
research document. There is also an
opportunity to question this with the product.
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Concepts and ideas to explore:
Water used as a saleable commodity
Western/European design language and its
seductive qualities
Is the product useful?
Should functions at all or just create a list of
functions it doesn’t actually need?
Charging people to buy the water directly
Charging people to fill up
A careful treatment is needed to make
sure the use of the Aromaster aesthetic is
not viewed as a negative comment against
Braun because this is not the intention.
The reference to the Aromaster is still
relevant however in creating a desirable and
seductive aesthetic. The product needs to
draw people in to want to know ‘what this
thing does’.
Exploring the fine art process through design
Further emphasis should also be placed on
the system used to deliver and control the
water use. This could be communicated in
the form of a video or a presentation poster
or leaflet.
This may seem a leap away from the original
concept. However the link to the Aromaster
styling remains, with it’s connotations
of water use and need versus desire.
Sometimes,as they say, the first idea is the
best.
Exploring the role of the designer in the
future. If there are no new products to be
made what can the product designer do?
Case Study
Nestlé Vs California
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‘“While Nestlé’s claiming that, as a percentage of statewide water use,
bottling is not that significant, the reality is that these facilities do have
real impact on the local watersheds where they’re bottling,” Adam Scow,
California director for the environmental group Food and Water Watch,
told The Huffington Post.’ (O’Connor 2015)
“Nestlé Waters North America welcomes the dialogue, according to
spokeswoman Jane Lazgin. “We are in the water business, so in our
own self-enlightened interest we want to be sure that we are good
conservators of water and good stewards of water,” she said.”
John Roach writing on the NBC News site. (Roach 2015)
“Thirsty? Drink tap water.
That’s the message being pushed in parched California, where
companies such as Swiss food giant Nestle are bottling for profit water
that they pipe from public lands, pump from the desert, and draw from
municipal water supplies as citizens are asked to curtail their own water
consumption.” John Roach writing on the NBC News site. (Roach 2015)
The debate is raging in California over
whether companies such as Nestlé should
be allowed to bottle water in a state in it’s
4th year of drought. The water companies
deny they are adding to the problem. They
point to other large scale industry and food
production as using far more of California’s
total water usage (CTWU). They also point
out that they are well within legal rights to
bottle water from natural sources. Nestlé’s
own figure for the amount they bottle is
0.008 of CTWU. (Pantsios 2015)
The opposing view from environmentalists,
conservationists and concerned citizens
is that the bottling of water is a symbol
of who gets access to water in times of
drought. Bottled water companies are
exempt from the bans placed on citizens
from drawing water from the state’s
aquifers on private land. Water is drawn
from desert areas by the bottled water
companies. These areas have fragile
ecosystems which rely on a small amount
of water. So drawing any amount from
these areas could affect them in a negative
way ecologically. (Pantsios 2015)
Blue Diversion
Below: Blue Diversion at the 2015 Designs
of the year exhibition, Design Museum,
London
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Blue Diversion provides sustainable and
hygienic sanitation for urban communities
without running water or a sewerage
system. The project is a response to a
challenge set by Bill and Melinda Gates
to reduce the number of people who die
from Diarrhoea caused by poor sanitation
(currently 1.8million). Faeces are captured
and treated within the toilet avoiding the
spread of germs and bacteria. The waste
water and urine are filtered and then
treated with chlorine which is produced by
electrolysis. The electrolysis is created by a
solar panel on the roof. This water is then
safe to use for hand-washing.
(Blue Diversion Toilet 2015)
Below: 2 volunteers wheel a toilet to
position in Nairobi for field testing (fig15)
The business model for the
commercialisation of the product involves a
franchise scheme which would include the
promotion and marketing of the product
and twice weekly collections of the waste
product. The waste products are then
taken to an off-site recovery plant where
it is converted into marketable fertiliser
products. (Blue Diversion Toilet 2015). This
commercialisation of a sanitation product
could prove dangerous if an ethical code is not
observed.
The level of testing done for the product is
great and has produced a great business
model. It also shows how an all in one
sanitation solution can incorporate hand
washing and even have an environmentally
sustainable solution.
Style Reference #3
Joseph and Joseph
These products from Joseph and Joseph
have a distinctive design language that
works really well for the kitchen. The white
and green colour combination combines
clinical with friendly to create products that
exude a hygienic quality that is accessible
for the everyday consumer.
Clockwise from top left -
The names of these products use clever
word play that create an extra emotional
response from the consumer when they see
the product on sale.
‘Totem’ - waste storage solution
(fig18)
‘Easy-tear’ - kitchen paper holder
(fig16)
‘Can-do’ - tin opener
(fig17)
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Colour Accents
Below: The Joseph and Joseph green was
used for the colour accents here. Although
this is initially visually appealing, this
green may be a little too brown for a water
container and could make the water look
tepid.
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Opposite:
Pure white - This would look too sterile.
Orange accent - A tie in to the Aromaster
works well but this may also discolour the
water in a bad way.
Blue - This colour is used by several
bottled waters.
Green - Still keeping the hygienic feel but
adding a bright tone.
Delivery System
Development
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Clear signifiers must be used in the design
of the filling system to inform the viewer
of the intended purpose. This could be
through symbols such as water pouring
or known signifying forms such as a cork
stopper or twist cap.
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Below: various versions of these known
forms such as flip lids and twist caps are
explored.
Above: The twisting cap solution
developed into a system where a bottle
could be purchased with a special thread
which would match with the thread on the
product. This would create an exclusive
partnership which would tie the customer
into a system.
Right: This takes the idea one step further
by making the bottle part of the product.
These bottles could be exchanged when
empty (an the waste when full) like a gas
bottle system.
These 2 ideas open up new possibilities
for exploring the nature of free market
capitalism in the water market. It severely
changes the product from being hopeful
to rather sinister. This may be more useful
though as a tool to highlight problems with
using water as a commodity.
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2nd Phase
Modelling
These next 2 models were developed after
the decision was made to make a more
metaphorical product.
Model A 280 x 90
Model B 300 x 140
The important visual feature of the original
model of the 1:1:1 ratio of sections was
kept. The smaller sizes were a lot more
ergonomic for the folding mechanism and
carrying. Using a smaller bowl size also
opened an opportunity for making the user
be very careful with the water used. This
lead to the concept of renting the water to
the user and charging for any spillages.
Other aspects tested were C. The filling cap on top
D. A separate water bottle system that
would clip to the
E. The general proportions and style of the
product.
What was most important was to produce a
seductive form that would sell the system.
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Above: Some of Nestlé’s bottled water
range. (fig19)
Blues and greens feature prominently in
most water bottle graphics. It is an obvious
semantic link to employ.
As the project has developed to become
more provocative, the need for a strong
brand image has become more important.
The initial logo designs focused on a
pastiche of Nestlé’s ‘Pure Life’ logo.
However this sat very awkwardly with the
product design. The San Pellegrino and
Perrier logos also seemed out of place with
the product. Initially it seemed interesting
to have this juxtaposition and the idea
of playing with trusted aesthetics for the
branding was appealing.
From thinking about this branding link
to water, an idea to emphasise the brand
presentation developed. The branding
could be applied to water bottles and
possibly t-shirts and caps.
Brand Development
A clean sans serif font was chosen finally
to maintain the link to the product and
give a more subtle edge to the branding. It
became more and more apparent that the
best way to be provocative with the design
was to maintain an air of impartiality in the
branding. This should make the viewer of
the work question what side the designer
is on and in turn what side they are on.
Indeed the answer to each of these notions
may be neither, either through ignorance of
the issues or through apathy.
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The brand should be bland but friendly.
It should look almost generic so that it
can be passed off as a standard template
design. The reason for this bland branding
could be described in presentation as an
opportunity for the franchisee to create
their own branding suitable for the market
they are serving/exploiting.
Below: Nestlé has 67 water brands
worldwide, here is another small selection.
(fig20)
Form Refinement
CAD was used to develop a higher
resolution for the product, making it
believable and hopefully enticing people to
want to understand it. The finishes applied
give a hint to what materials would be used
if the product was made. The most likely
materials and production methods would
be:
Rotomoulded PE
Blow Moulded Triton ™
Machined and Bent Steel
Punched Aluminium Foil
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These forms were then processed through
Photoshop to create contexts for the
functions of the product.
The image opposite links the product back
to the image of the Aromaster with the side
profile and grey background.
Top
Clean Water Bottle
Water Outlet
Nozzle Part A
Nozzle Part B
Foil seal
Colour ring
Sink
Waste Bottle
Nozzle Part A snap fits into
the water Outlet
An Aluminium foil seal is
mechanically applied
When Nozzle part B is fully
screwed onto part A it
pierces the foil allowing the
water to run
The functional aspects of the product add
another level of realism and intrigue. This
stacking system for the bottles allows the
viewer to imagine there is a system which
they belong to. It is another semantic
link for the design to create an imagined
narrative.
Design Output
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The design output for this project is hard
to quantify. This leaflet has been created
to capture the concept in a tangible way.
The proposition is that this is a hypothetical
product from a hypothetical brand which
aims to exploit a hypothetical market in
autonomous sanitation. In other people
taking control of their own sanitation when
the state cannot provide for them.
In the tradition of the design-art and
metaphorical design covered in the
research document the overall style of
the design output can afford to be a little
tongue in cheek.
The design questions (but does not seek
to answer) the role of the designer in this
market. Should water be commercialised in
this or any other way?
Opposite: Leaflet content (scaled down
from A4 version which can be found at the
back of the logbook)
Below: The ‘AQUAMASTER Franchise
Opportunity’ leaflet. This is the physical
manifestation of the final design output.
EVERYONE DESERVES
THE RIGHT TO PAY FOR
SANITATION
FRANCHISE
OPPORTUNITY
THE SYSTEM
THE PRODUCT
THE PEOPLE
The AquaMaster H2O. Provides a safe
solution for hand washing needs where
ever your customers live
We collect the waste water from you,
recycle it and return it back to your base.
63% of people
would be happy
to drink recycled
water(Guardian)
You lease the product from AquaMaster.
H2O unit and spare water and waste
bottles are supplied
The customer rents the H2O and water
bottles from you. Various tariffs are
available.
huge potential market
Customer uses the product
You collect waste and empty bottles and
supply fresh water
A foil rupture valve ensures single use of
each bottle
Nearly half the
worlds population
under severe water
stress by 2050
(OECD)
Evaluation
This project has been interesting and
frustrating. The short time limit for the
design phase prohibited rigorous testing
for a truly pragmatic solution to the real
problem of supplying a sanitation solution
for people in disaster zones.
A meandering path was created by the
metaphorical approach. In hindsight some
of the pump ideas at the beginning of the
process could have also been interesting.
This would have been a more focused
process.
The resolution of the outcome could have
been clearer. By trying to balance the
seductive elements of the design with a
bland branding the provocative nature of
the questions raised my have been lost.
The use of the bike and trailer info-graphic
on the leaflet is a nice link to the Blue
Diversion scheme. The franchise holders of
this scheme may well use bikes to pick up
and drop off the waste.
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