1-0-1
4th semester
product design 4
groupmates_Michelle Uhl
_Anne Merkle
_Kristin Hassler
lecturer_ Prof. Matthias Held
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In the course eco-&educationdesign we dealt with ecology in schools.
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Through interviews with students and teachers we developed the concept of the 1-0-1.
Inside the 1-0-1, valuable objects can be locked up easily, safely and from any location thanks to the innovative belt buckle.
In order to familiarize ourselves with the topic, we began with a detailed research of the ecological and educational requirements. We also visited two different schools, a private one and later a public secondary school.
we clustered the statements of the interviews on post-it's according to subject areas and created a persona, so we could clarify wishes and criticism and found out in which areas there is a special need at the school.
Our main topics consisted of: chill area, room divider and "Ulmer Hocker"
reloaded.
This means a piece of furniture which is as simple and versatile as the "Ulmer Hocker", in comparison to today's world. We also decided on this concept.
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we designed concepts, from flexible fabric bags to hardcase-boxes with various use cases.
they are all independent of the design of their counterparts. however, we saw the most potential in a storage possibility with a hardcase. this makes it clear that it is a kind of "safe" and less a fashionable accessory.
To guarantee safety, the belt is made of dyneema, a cut-resistant material originally developed by the military.
the case is made of recycled aluminium, so we ensure durability and safety for our product.
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in spite of the standard case, the 1-0-1 can be individualized with an exchangeable belt.
A belt retractor with locking function retracts the belt when not in use. this way, the 1-0-1 can be closed tightly and transported easily.
the bag can also be opened while
carrying, as the belt runs in a guide and is thus stopped.
