UNPLUG
Physical Computing, 3 weeks
AN AUTO-RELEASE CHARGER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT HELPS EXTEND BATTERY LIFE
MY ROLE
MY ROLE
MY ROLE
MY ROLE
Research
Concept Development
Systems Design
Video Editing
Research
Concept Development
Systems Design
Video Editing
Research
Concept Development
Systems Design
Video Editing
Research
Concept Development
Systems Design
Video Editing
TOOLS
TOOLS
TOOLS
TOOLS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Arduino
Rihnocerous 3D
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Arduino
Rihnocerous 3D
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Arduino
Rihnocerous 3D
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro
Arduino
Rihnocerous 3D
WHAT'S UNPLUG ALL ABOUT ?
WHAT'S UNPLUG ALL ABOUT ?
WHAT'S UNPLUG ALL ABOUT ?
WHAT'S UNPLUG ALL ABOUT ?
UNPLUG is an auto-release charger for your electronic device that self ejects once battery is fully charged. It helps extend battery life by preventing overcharge, and raises awareness about standby energy consumption.
UNPLUG is an auto-release charger for your electronic device that self ejects once battery is fully charged. It helps extend battery life by preventing overcharge, and raises awareness about standby energy consumption.
UNPLUG is an auto-release charger for your electronic device that self ejects once battery is fully charged. It helps extend battery life by preventing overcharge, and raises awareness about standby energy consumption.
UNPLUG is an auto-release charger for your electronic device that self ejects once battery is fully charged. It helps extend battery life by preventing overcharge, and raises awareness about standby energy consumption.
Design for disassembly
Fewer parts and material types were used to facilitate sorting and recycling. We opted for screws instead of permanent fixing like adhesives to allow for easier separation in the future.
Design for reduced consumption
The design guarantees lower energy consumption and informs through visual feedback. A speedy movement (see left) indicates a charge between 0-80%, whereas a slower movement (see right) represents a charge between 80% - 99%.
Design for attachment
Why not customize the colours of your charger? This adds personality and helps foster emotional attachment.
BRIEF
BRIEF
BRIEF
BRIEF
"Make an electronic product with a positive glocal impact."
Humans' insatiable demand for electronic devices is creating a tsunami of electronic waste. Our team narrowed down the scope to tackle responsible consumption and production at a local level (United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #12).
"Make an electronic product with a positive glocal impact."
Humans' insatiable demand for electronic devices is creating a tsunami of electronic waste. Our team narrowed down the scope to tackle responsible consumption and production at a local level (United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #12).
"Make an electronic product with a positive glocal impact."
Humans' insatiable demand for electronic devices is creating a tsunami of electronic waste. Our team narrowed down the scope to tackle responsible consumption and production at a local level (United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #12).
"Make an electronic product with a positive glocal impact."
Humans' insatiable demand for electronic devices is creating a tsunami of electronic waste. Our team narrowed down the scope to tackle responsible consumption and production at a local level (United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #12).
Team brainstorming on opportunity areas
Team brainstorming on opportunity areas
Team brainstorming on opportunity areas
Brainstorm board
Brainstorm board
Brainstorm board
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROCESS !
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROCESS !
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROCESS !
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROCESS !
Our team moved through phases involving research, synthesis, ideation, concept development and prototyping. We also considered the product journey impact curve and principles of sustainability. When building, we created multiple prototypes, increasing the fidelity as we worked through various iterations and bodystorming methods. Solenoids were added to create the final mechanism that unplugs the device.
Our team moved through phases involving research, synthesis, ideation, concept development and prototyping. We also considered the product journey impact curve and principles of sustainability. When building, we created multiple prototypes, increasing the fidelity as we worked through various iterations and bodystorming methods. Solenoids were added to create the final mechanism that unplugs the device.
Our team moved through phases involving research, synthesis, ideation, concept development and prototyping. We also considered the product journey impact curve and principles of sustainability. When building, we created multiple prototypes, increasing the fidelity as we worked through various iterations and bodystorming methods. Solenoids were added to create the final mechanism that unplugs the device.
Our team moved through phases involving research, synthesis, ideation, concept development and prototyping. We also considered the product journey impact curve and principles of sustainability. When building, we created multiple prototypes, increasing the fidelity as we worked through various iterations and bodystorming methods. Solenoids were added to create the final mechanism that unplugs the device.
Interview to better understand people's charging habits
Interview to better understand people's charging habits
Interview to better understand people's charging habits
Testing the unplug mechanism
Testing the unplug mechanism
Testing the unplug mechanism
Low to high fidelity prototypes
Low to high fidelity prototypes
Low to high fidelity prototypes
Product journey impact curve
Product journey impact curve
Product journey impact curve
WHAT DID YOU LEARN ?
WHAT DID YOU LEARN ?
WHAT DID YOU LEARN ?
WHAT DID YOU LEARN ?
WHAT DID YOU LEARN ?
to break down macro concepts into more tangible terms
Sustainability can be abstract and feel overwhelming until broken down to more specific contexts. Reframing challenges in a more tangible way that relates to people at a more personal level can allow individuals to see themselves as part of the solution to the climate crisis. As designers, we can identify touchpoints to build sustainability into the design process early and often.
i realized my responsibility to think full cycle
Visiting the Stena Nordic Recycling Center was a powerful and eye-opening experience. I was surprised to learn about the difficulties recycling facilities face when separating materials, even for "sustainably designed" products. For example, it's almost impossible to recycle biodegradable plastics when they are combined with regular plastics. Understanding the entire journey from manufacture to end-of-life is pertinent to designing truly sustainable products.
to break down macro concepts into more tangible terms
Sustainability can be abstract and feel overwhelming until broken down to more specific contexts. Reframing challenges in a more tangible way that relates to people at a more personal level can allow individuals to see themselves as part of the solution to the climate crisis. As designers, we can identify touchpoints to build sustainability into the design process early and often.
i realized my responsibility to think full cycle
Visiting the Stena Nordic Recycling Center was a powerful and eye-opening experience. I was surprised to learn about the difficulties recycling facilities face when separating materials, even for "sustainably designed" products. For example, it's almost impossible to recycle biodegradable plastics when they are combined with regular plastics. Understanding the entire journey from manufacture to end-of-life is pertinent to designing truly sustainable products.
to break down macro concepts into more tangible terms
Sustainability can be abstract and feel overwhelming until broken down to more specific contexts. Reframing challenges in a more tangible way that relates to people at a more personal level can allow individuals to see themselves as part of the solution to the climate crisis. As designers, we can identify touchpoints to build sustainability into the design process early and often.
i realized my responsibility to think full cycle
Visiting the Stena Nordic Recycling Center was a powerful and eye-opening experience. I was surprised to learn about the difficulties recycling facilities face when separating materials, even for "sustainably designed" products. For example, it's almost impossible to recycle biodegradable plastics when they are combined with regular plastics. Understanding the entire journey from manufacture to end-of-life is pertinent to designing truly sustainable products.
to break down macro concepts into more tangible terms
Sustainability can be abstract and feel overwhelming until broken down to more specific contexts. Reframing challenges in a more tangible way that relates to people at a more personal level can allow individuals to see themselves as part of the solution to the climate crisis. As designers, we can identify touchpoints to build sustainability into the design process early and often.
i realized my responsibility to think full cycle
Visiting the Stena Nordic Recycling Center was a powerful and eye-opening experience. I was surprised to learn about the difficulties recycling facilities face when separating materials, even for "sustainably designed" products. For example, it's almost impossible to recycle biodegradable plastics when they are combined with regular plastics. Understanding the entire journey from manufacture to end-of-life is pertinent to designing truly sustainable products.
to break down macro concepts into more tangible terms
Sustainability can be abstract and feel overwhelming until broken down to more specific contexts. Reframing challenges in a more tangible way that relates to people at a more personal level can allow individuals to see themselves as part of the solution to the climate crisis. As designers, we can identify touchpoints to build sustainability into the design process early and often.
i realized my responsibility to think full cycle
Visiting the Stena Nordic Recycling Center was a powerful and eye-opening experience. I was surprised to learn about the difficulties recycling facilities face when separating materials, even for "sustainably designed" products. For example, it's almost impossible to recycle biodegradable plastics when they are combined with regular plastics. Understanding the entire journey from manufacture to end-of-life is pertinent to designing truly sustainable products.
We need to fear the consequences of our work more than we love the cleverness of our ideas.
Mike Monteiro