An integrated trash can with an air freshener component, designed with a focus on cost-effective materials and an efficient manufacturing process to enhance user convenience and product marketability.
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Brief

In a Design for Manufacturability course, I worked on a project to create a dual-function product combining air freshening and waste management. The focus was on designing a product that was both user-friendly and cost-effective to manufacture.

Identified Problem

Research revealed a demand for affordable solutions that managed household odors without adding complexity to daily routines. Existing products often lacked integration or were costly to produce.

Solution

We created a dual-function product combining an air freshener and trash can, seamlessly integrating odor management into everyday use. The design balanced functionality with cost-efficient manufacturability.

Outcome

The final design met production and cost goals, demonstrating scalability for mass manufacturing and potential for market adoption.

Timeline:

3 Month Project
(
2024
)

My Role:

Conducted user interviews, created 3D models, and contributed to materials and manufacturing design research.

Tools:

Fusion 360

Team:

Khushbu Mehta
Project Manager & Design Specialist
Sanchi Jain
Design Specialist
Roland Seh Washington
Design Specialist
Combining trash management and odor control into a single efficient product.

but how did we get here?

But how did we get here?

What I learned

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