A photo of a man wearing a shirt and holding what looks like a paper bag.
A man wearing a jean shirt and holding a white cylindrical object.
A man sampling some drinks from two glasses and a can with a straw.
A molded white figurine with small balls all around it and tight by a red wire.
A man wearing glasses and holding a sketch board being painted on the face by another man.
A woman holding a gray and orange stick vibrating.
A woman mixing some colors while a man sits near her and holds a paper sheet.
A photo of a woman unfolding a piece of paper while a man stands next to her, holding a sketched piece of paper.
A photo of some sandwich food samples and some green sushi rolls on a stick.

Designing the Trash

Sep 21 2010

Photos by Camille McMorrow

Allan Chochinov’s second 3D class last Thursday was all about making things. Problem: “Redesign the next thing you throw into the trash.” The results are fascinating.

Projects from top:

1. Katie Estes’ discarded photo led her to redesign sushi and create an iPhone tripod.
2. Sylvia Villada’s trash bag becomes The Walking Buddy – a device used for babies learning how to walk.
3. Leen Sadder’s project questions the functionality of the toothpaste tube by looking into the habits and rituals associated with brushing teeth. It also studies ways in which toothpaste can be packaged in a more eco-friendly way, starting with the toothpaste box.
4. Joanna Kuczek: Wire hanger reconstructed into puppet’s arm rod.
5. Tim Hucklesby: Band-Shades.
6. Michael Croxton improves the straw with small features added to enhance the drinking experience.
7. Adam Katz redesigned the exacto knife for cooking.
8. Albert Pereta investigates new forms of bags.
9. Tim Hucklesby: Frictionless mobility.

 

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