Sponsored by FoodSaver, Newell Brands
Group project with
Lincoln Chen, Julie Tiang, Homin Lee
LIFE WITHOUT PLASTIC
Challenge: Investigate the FoodSaver by Newell brands and redesign and/or enhance the product line to reduce its plastic footprint.
How can we design a food storage system that is sustainable and convenient?
Consumer behaviors
Understanding the lifestyle of millennials and how it connects with their food storage needs.
Design goals
Sustainability
Affordability
Convenience
Avoid using MICA
Reduce plastic waste
Circuit board disposal
Cost of device
Reduce recurring cost of bags
Opening sealed bags
Track of pantry
Transferring food between bags
CMF Boards
Open
Closed
The bag is placed inside the airtight clips. After placing the handheld vacuum on top of the clip, users can press the start button. Once the bag is vacuumed, it would stop automatically.
Designed to fit different shelf types
Fridge Organizer
Color code your food storage!
Juicy red
to store meat and seafood
Citric Energy
to store tidbits and spices
Fresh Lime
to store fresh fruits and vegetables