Waste no more: A modular resource collector for office work spaces

Waste no more: A modular resource collector for office work spaces

Piera, R.X.

Tempelman, E. (mentor)
Den Hollander, M. (mentor)

Industrial Design Engineering

Design Engineering

Master of Science Integrated Product Design

2013-10-29

EcoSmart, daughter company of the Van Gansewinkel group, specializes in integral waste management within the office environment. In redefining their system, a new product – service combination should be developed managing the requirements of all stakeholder. This development is strengthened by the Nature Inspired Design method; a research programme part of the Innovative Research Programme Integral Product Creation and Realisation. Their intention: “A process that through the showpiece of EcoSmart turns companies from waste producers into resource suppliers” In order to accomplish this, an in depth case study is conducted researching both internal and external factors of the context. Furthermore; creative sessions, interviews and job shadowing were used in defining the main drivers connected to this development. As a result the EcoFlex, a modular resource collection system for office spaces, is created. This product – service functions around four unique strengths: • It’s modularity in use for the customer • Ease of use for the service employee of EcoSmart • Redefining the meaning of waste for the office worker • Overall sustainability aspects woven through the entire system The EcoFlex optimizes use for all stakeholders both on product and service level and with it takes the first steps in redefining how we perceive and interact with waste.

Sustainable
Product-service
Modular
Changing the meaning of waste

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Campus only

Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2013 Piera, R.X.