BioSiv

A biodegradable biopolymer made from alginate & biochar for carbon storage and later, soil remediation. As landfills in the US Virgin Islands are nearing capacity and will soon be unable to accept wastes, the alternative of shipping wastes off-island for landfilling could cost the USVI around $45 million annually. Looking at the Co2 Emissions arising from landfilling, how can my idea make an impact on the way material is handled and discarded locally? In my exploration I discoverer pyrolysis and by extension- Biochar. By infusing my alginate based Bio-plastic with Biochar, i was able to envision the future of a locally produce carbon negative material sourced from two waste streams, Organic Landfill waste and Sargassum Algae Blooms.

Constraints

Use locally produced Waste

Involve fairly
simple production

Viable alternative to petroleum-based products

Easy to implement at scale

Adds ecological benefit in its eventual disposal

Clearly communicate is context

Form Exploration

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After analyzing user feedback about Dyson's air purifier range, I identified three critical areas for improvement in fan design: cleanliness, power, and aesthetics. My redesigned enclosure simplifies cleaning, optimizing user satisfaction and product longevity. By redesigning the fan blades, we boosted airflow and pulling power while maintaining quiet function by using multiple blades.

Embracing biomimetic shapes and a matte metal finish, I've endeavored to elevate the aesthetic appeal while minimizing fingerprint visibility by using easy to clean Acrylic as a enclosure for the fan that provides a safe place to view the inner workings of the purifier and also protects tender fingers from the spinning blades. ABS would compose the base as well as the tube.

MATERIALS: ABS, Acrylic, Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: 30 cm tall
DESIGNERS: Jurien Huggins