As part of my philosophy, I observed what could happen in the future, not designing just for today’s problems, but tomorrow’s as well.
I did a multitude of research and there are avenues that I feel are necessary to touch on.
The problems shown below are only some of the problems that are happening in today's environment.
Composting may be a step in the right direction to solve some of our problems.
If you are curious about sources, QR codes have been added.
There had to be a way
a composter that could give back
a safe composter;
without blades like the Vitamix Food Cycler,
without strange enzyme additives like Pela's Lomi,
without exploitation in the natural environment, which all products have.
a clean composter:
without weird mold, smells, and fruit flies,
but one that could breakdown modern materials like PLA bags,
and processes goods that would take months like bones, in weeks.
an approachable composter:
one that can help users establish a connection to nature, otherwise...
it won't happen
Composting needs to be clean, approachable, and beneficial for it to make an impact, otherwise it won't be.
Final model's: left side is units side-by-side, the right features the watering can attachment. Further right is the food scraps.
Thesis Presentation at California College of the Arts, FA2022, featuring:
Poster boards, Models, Example Plant: Monstera, Bokashi bran, Mini Kitchen Countertop with cutting board set.
Update:
Q1 2023, planning to have this reviewed by engineers for manufacturing
Q2 2023, first prototypes to be tested by previous user groups.
Q3 2023, early feedback from user groups and design refinements for mass production.
Q4 2023, possible campaign of product.
Will keep refining and planning out this concept.
Thank you
Zuza Petrushka
Senior Thesis
Ecological Industrial Design