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PROBLEMThe bottles and the consequences

• Environmental impact• Increasing fear andconsumerism

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RESEARCHInterviews. People on the street:

OVERVIEW

“How do I know what is safe?”

“I need an advertisement”

“We drink tap water but keep bottles

for guests”

“My cat drinks bottled water”

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RESEARCHCollage sessions with co-users

“People were less worried about

the water in the past”

“My children and their well-being is

important”

“Clean tap water is freedom”

Mary Jo

Works in marketing. Concerned that the tap water might be contaminated

Erik

Sells hydraulics. Prefers water from a fountain over artificial sport drinks.

Jean

Senior. Enjoys safe travel when you can rely on the food and drinks.

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ANALYSISWhy do people drink bottled water?

Safety Convenience Taste Chilled Image

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DESIGN OPPORTUNITIESPossible directions

Keepingwater

CarryingTransportingVessels

Sharing water

HygieneCommunityHistory

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IDEASConcept development

Water week Information Public Art Event supply

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WATER CARTPortable tap water at public events

+Scientific Retro Chic Elegant Precious

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INSPIRATIONBasic research

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OUTDOOR EVENTSReduce water bottle consumption

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NO

STORYBOARDWater cart in use

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Server

• Be ergonomic• Give confident• Allow maintenance

Customer

• Give trust• Express quality• Be clean• Be accessible• Show content• Be informative• Be visible

Environment

• Stand usage• Right materials• Minimized material use • Maximized construction• Low tech

FUNCTION ANALYSISFrom three perspectives

Lovisa Nersing 01/12/08 Emily Carr University DESN 311 - F001

SKETCH MODELSTesting functions and developing form

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SKETCHINGShape, materials, construction

Lovisa Nersing 01/12/08 Emily Carr University DESN 311 - F001

FULL SCALE MODELSet construction and measurements

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GATHERED MODELSUsed and tested

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FINAL DESIGNFull view

Sign

High tapWood handle

Pump

Low tap

Glass containerFunnel for filling

Tool belt

Steel construction

360 wheel

Lovisa Nersing 01/12/08 Emily Carr University DESN 311 - F001

MATERIALS & DETAILSFinal design

• Steel construction powder coated

• Glass container

• Stainless steel taps

• Bike cart wheels (used or new)

• Wood handle (easy to replace)

• Rubber bumpers

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FUNCTIONSTo use and maintain

1. Twist

2. Lift

Removing lid/technical parts

1. Pump

2. Press

Get some water

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OUT IN THE STREETSTrying to find a public event

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SHARE WATERUser Interaction. Persuasive design

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THANK YOU• Instructors • Fellow students • Workshop staff