Colton Brown
Ever since I was a kid, I have always had a fascination with how things are made. I would find myself taking apart old toys and attempting to poorly put them back together. Since then, my curiosity of how things work has never left me, eventually leading me to the industrial design program out of high school.
With every project I participate in at Humber, I get to learn new things and improve my skills. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your ideas come to life and I only hope to continue doing that as I advance throughout my career.
The Four Essential Pillars for Design Excellence
The four essential pillars encompass human-centric design approach and the understanding of full-bodied, three dimensional physical interaction of user, product and environment. The projects generate innovative solutions using research-driven, evidence-based designs which focus on the user experience.
Enhancement of Human Lifestyle
Food insecurity is massive, growing issue at a global scale.
As the cost of living continues to rise, more people than ever before are unable to feed themselves. All the while, large retailers of food product dispose of edible food for an abundance of arbitrary reasons.
Mobility Bank is a large-scale systematic solution to food insecurity. Utilizing arbitrary waste from food retailers, Mobility Bank turns it into a supplementary food supply for local food banks.
Human-Interaction & User-Centric Design
Mobility Bank prioritized several elements of human interaction & user centric design in order to create a flowing and cyclical interaction system.
The interior of the vehicle has been meticulously laid out to ensure the process of repurposing food waste is as simple and efficient as possible. Everything from initial food sorting to loading and unloading the vehicle has been streamlined to ensure a standard level of efficiency.
Ergonomics & Human Factors Design
Mobility Banks ergonomic and human factor considerations were a priority throughout the design process. It was incredibly important to us to ensure any stature from 5 percentile female to 99 percentile man were accommodated.
Ergonomics were prioritized at every step of the design, from the vehicle interior to the dehydrator cart size and handle. Mobility Bank aims to support anyone with the desire to help those in need.
Sustainability & Social Responsibility
Mobility Bank uses sustainable Materials wherever it is applicable. Including the vehicles recycled aluminum body, and natural rubber tires.
Mobility Bank is supported by electric vehicles. Using lithium-ion batteries in combination with translucent solar panels for supplementary power. Mobility Bank produces a significantly lower emission level than its I.C.E. alternatives.
Reforming the Process of Food Waste
Project Summary
In the last 5 years, the population affected by food insecurity in North America has increased significantly each year. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a larger number of people turning to resources like food banks or soup kitchens to put food on the table. Those suffering from food insecurity are finding it more and more difficult as many of these resources are unable to meet the rising demand of new clientele.
Despite this, people are wasting more food than ever, with food waste making up 60% of our landfills. This thesis proposes an in-depth study on the food waste habits of several large industries. A complex food redistribution and processing system can be developed to effectively support food banks in their efforts to support citizens going hungry.
Thesis Summary Motion Presentation
Mobility Bank is a large-scale systematic solution to food insecurity. Utilizing arbitrary waste from food retailers, Mobility Bank turns it into a supplementary food supply for local food banks.
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