Bazza design case study organics cart

Case Study: Organics Waste Cart



Research
Concept Development
3D Design Modeling
Basic Packaging Studies
Project Brief:
Based on market trends and needs – Cascade Cart Solutions
was seeking a product design answer to the growing
industry of organic waste collection. With Waste
Management and Harvest Power planning on launching 4050 composting facilities, Cascade Cart Solutions identified
this event as a genuine opportunity to enter the organics
collection sector with a clear design answer to the unique
needs and design issues that comes with offering an
organics container.
Bazza Design was selected to work with Cascade to help
define and shape design direction for a new organics cart
that met a series of co-developed criteria, leading to a
releasable design for production. Initial conversations on
possible design criteria established the need for research
investigation on a variety of fronts . In response to that
need, Bazza Design looked at specific components of cart
design and then ultimately helped set a design criteria list.
The criteria list was used by Bazza Design in the creative
design process for Cascade’s desire to offer a industry
leading organics cart.
Printed with permission by Cascade Cart Solutions


Research
Trends
-Known as the three-stream sort approach, households
are given three wheeled carts for commingled recyclables,
organics and trash. In some instances, organics are
collected weekly, with trash and recyclables collected on
alternating weeks.
-“We have delivered close to 1.5 million of our 13-gallon
organics cart,” says Doug Hill of Norseman Plastics,
manufacturer of the unit. “These green bin programs also
distribute our countertop kitchen collector.” He adds that
most bin setouts average about 10 lbs; few are as high as
20 lbs/setout.
-Weight is the critical issue, as containers with food
residuals get extremely heavy very quickly.

Green Bin Plus Organics Container

-The Green Bin Plus is the only cart of its size on the
market today specifically designed for food waste
collection.

10.5 Gallon Organic Waste Collection
Cart


Research
Trends
The organic portion of the waste stream contains yard waste and kitchen waste, each representing 25% of total waste generated
(with geographic fluctuations).
The average waste generated per household in North America is approximately 2,000 lbs per year* and it is estimated that about
50 percent of the total waste stream could be composted.**
On average, residents who compost at home can divert a minimum of 650 pounds per year from the solid waste stream.***
Home composting is not only a viable and useful component of solid waste management but the most cost effective waste management option
available.

* EPA Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in the United States: 1995 Update Statistics
Canada, 2004 Waste Management Industry Survey U.S. Census Bureau Canada Post
Householder Counts
** Composting Council of Canada
***Applied Compost Consulting
25 pounds of compostable / organics , bi-weekly


Research
Overall Competitive Set


Research
Related Areas of Design

Handles and Latches

Smart pivot keeps the handle flush
when not in use and allows the design
to extend on it’s axis.

Soft touch over-mold or insert molded
handle areas can add a touch of comfort
that no one in the industry offers.


Research

Sophisticated Detail

Integration
Depending on the design theme – the hinging of the new
organics container can be a new Cascade design feature that will
brand future Cascade designs.

Solid Mechanical Visuals

Two Tone quality

Precision


Research

These wheels interface with a cool surface detail in the body of this luggage
design


Integration and Details
These wheels are given more design
respect, and as such play a more
prominent role in the overall look of the
products they are part of.
Molded in detail is an
opportunity to include
the Cascade logo.

Two tone wheel has
integrated look to the
design. 6 spoke shape
is a Bissell standard.

Trim part works with
the Wheel shape and
protects the bag

Circle detail in wheel
is a different visual.


Research
Themes Established

Rugged
Sophisticated
Sturdy
Detail Oriented
Heavy duty
sophistication

Details pulled from
inspiration
The design is in the
details for Embody.

1st in class for design
appearance and
theme


Research
Ribbing of form in
this policeman’s leg
armor suggests
protection and
structure.

Themes Established

Protective
Seamless
Integrated

Heavy details denote
protective look.

Seamless pivot s
integrated into the
inner non visual area
of these shades

Crown’s fork lift is a
smooth and
integrated design in a
heavy equipment
package


Research
Themes Established

Heavy Duty
Integrated
Color Usage

Cordless screwdrivers
are a ultimate
combination of slick
design details,
functional product
features, and
durability. Color
usage is also key to
the quality feel of
these designs.

Color breaks within
the flow of the design
is essential to the
success of the design.

Two shot grip details
are integral to the
visual an functional part
of the handle.


Concept
Current 35 Gallon Design
Current cart criteria maintained for
new concept development:
Meeting and exceeding all ANSI
requirements for safety, compatibility
and performance
Height of design based on ANSI Spec
8 inch Diameter Wheels


Concept
Initial Hand Sketches
Side Profiles and forms that suggest
dynamic movement and purpose.

Big Sweeps in the
shape as a theme


Concept

Hidden handle
Hand grabs on
both sides of
the lid

Big Sweeps in
the shape as a
theme

Integration of
wheels and
body style

Sweep shapes
taken from
cordless drill


Concept

Locking
Mechanism
built into the
design

Segment steps
taken from
armor look


Concept

Flip gravity fed
latch

“Cab Forward”
look provides a
more stable
form

Foot design for
stability, wheel
integration and
foot step


Concept

Foot design for
stability, wheel
integration and
foot step


Concept

Flip-up Handle Designs
Spring loaded
Detent positioning
Integrated into form factor of cart


Concept
Loop design

Two bar design

Full bar design

Gravity Latches
Simple Design

As shown in previous illustrations, gravity
fed latch designs can be added to our
designs to solve the automation/critter
protection issue.


Concept

Integration of
loop design
with Lid form

Gravity Latches
Simple Design

Gravity fed latch designs can be added
to our designs to solve the
automation/critter protection issue.


Concept

Various forms
of the top latch
design

Gravity Latches
Simple Design

Gravity fed latch designs can be added
to our designs to solve the
automation/critter protection issue.


Concept

Single and Dual Handles
Single handle
integration

Dual handle
integration


Refinement
3D work – screen shots

25 Gallon Design A


Refinement
3D work - Renderings

25 Gallon Design A


Refinement
3D work

Stacking/Shipping
Options A

51”
46”

Complete Assemblies stacked

Assemblies w/o a bar insert
stacked


Finalize

25 Gallon Design C

Current pivot used

Side View

Gravity Lock

Integrated sweep
creates visual
interest and an
edge for
Automated trucks
to grab to.

Current Bar used

Current 8” Wheels
carried over


Finalize

25 Gallon Design C
Dual handle shapes
not only work with
the lid integration
but also sweep in
line with the body of
the cart profile
Scoop out section
allows for foot
placement to easily
tip the cart

Axle mount shapes
are sympathetic to
the wheel shapes


Finalize

25 Gallon Design C


Finalize
3D Renderings of the built model

25 Gallon Design C


Contact Information
Bazza Design LLC
Barry Hutzel – Principal / Owner
2058 Breeze Drive Holland MI 49424
www.linkedin.com/in/barryhutzel/
barry.hutzel@bazzadesign.com
bazzadesign.com
616 335 0219

Bazza design case study organics cart

Recommandé

Recommandé

Contenu connexe

En vedette

En vedette (17)

Similaire à Bazza design case study organics cart

Similaire à Bazza design case study organics cart (20)

Plus de Bazza Design

Plus de Bazza Design (19)

Dernier

Dernier (20)

Bazza design case study organics cart