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For this project I have chosen to design an indoor compost bin that stores organic waste and uses a Bokashi mix to decompose the waste. For my compost bin I have been inspired by the cocoon. A cocoon is a casing spun by silk by many insects such as moths, butterflies and other holometabolous insect larvae. In my design I was inspired by how something goes in a cocoon and comes out different and this act of metamorphosis is what I have incorporated in my design in how the organic waste goes in and comes out as nutrients for your garden. I have also adapted the form of the cocoon into my design. My compost bin is great for indoor use especially for the kitchen. It’s great for the kitchen because the Bokashi mix has the ability to eliminate any odours that is produced, and also so that you wouldn’t have to go far just to dispose of your organic waste. The compost bin is small enough to not be in the way, but it could also be attached to a wall or on the inside of a cabinet door, so it’s out of the way. And this also mimics how cocoons a located on branches, tree trunks or even in small crevices to keep away from predators. The inside of my design has two chambers. The first is for the waste and the Bokashi mix and the second is for the liquid that is produced from the fermentation, which runs down into the second chamber from the first.
The material I have chosen to use in this design is medium-density polyethylene (MDPE). MDPE is completely recyclable. It also has a lot of shock and drop resistance, so it will be able to withstand a lot of abuse. MDPE also won’t react with the fermentation process so it is ideal for my compost bin. The process I have chosen to make the compost bin is rotomolding, because it will be able to achieve the hollow shape that is required in my design and will also reduce the cost of the manufacturing process.
Your design is very natural and free flowing, its very organic. I really like the green exterior and the contrasting white down the middle really make it look like a show piece. To improve you could have been more aware of high density living since your concept is quite large and would take up a lot of valuable room in a kitchen.
ReplyDeleteThis design for a compost bin is quite unique as it cleverly mimics the structure of a cocoon. the biomorphic side of this concept is supported with biomimcry as well due to the disposal of organic waste. It mimics the metamorphosis inside of a real cocoon.
ReplyDeleteFor improvements, try looking at other ways to dispose the waste inside. Maybe have a liquid storage in the bottom that you can easily throw out rather than using a tap. Overall, its a great and unique design that explores both biomimicry and biomorphic
I like the design of your bin. It is very compact and has cute shape. But i dont think colour work with that model. The concept of compost bin is intersting. However, I think it will be too heavy to keep it like that. I also like the way of arrange your user guide. Good work Musa.
ReplyDeleteQuirky as it looks yet perform a very useful task. This compost bin offers you an elegant aesthetics overall. It is nice to see to have a handy hygeinic compost bin that you can place inside the house. The some improvement and recommendation can be having a handle in the lid for opening and carrying the product.
ReplyDeleteYou have some sweet computer skills! I really like your presentation (The use of illustrator and your photo's are great too!) Fantastic Biomimicry of the cacoon, your model is sleek too. I am really impressed. I like how the biomorphism of the bin is so it is sloped onto a tree. If I had to improve your design, I make it so that you could see whats inside?
ReplyDeletei think the shape is so awesome, definitely looks like some kind of cocoon or nest. i think that the way you have hung the bin on the stand is also quite good as it require minimal space and effort, although size maybe an issue as you'd either have to put it outside (which could possibly be hard/impossible in an apartment) or in the kitchen on the floor which could produce odors if not closed properly etc
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