2023 Award Winner!
Thomas Ferreira
I'm a passionate and driven creative with a focus on product design. I'm motivated by the potential to positively impact the world through my work and I believe, as designers, it's important to not only create practical and ergonomic products but also to be conscious of our environmental impact and strive towards sustainability. I'm excited to continue pursuing my passion and using my skills to create innovative solutions that make a difference in the world.
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Who is Thomas Ferreira?
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
This Waste Management product is designed to improve the overall experience of sorting and recycling the solid waste in public spaces.
Making the process of waste disposal more efficient has a positive impact on the daily lives of users. It makes recycling more convenient and reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
Human-Interaction & User-Centric Design
The design of the product is tailored to the needs and preferences of users.
The goal was to create a positive user experience and to make waste disposal more intuitive and enjoyable. Waste·Way is user-friendly, with clear signage and instructions, as well as interactive features that make it more engaging for users.
Ergonomics & Human Factors Design
Waste·Way was designed with ergonomics and human factors in mind, meaning how people interact with the product and how it affects their physical and cognitive behaviour were considered in every aspect of the design.
The intention is to reduce the physical strain on users, making it easier for them to sort and dispose of waste, while also considering the psychological factors influencing how people approach recycling.
Sustainability & Social Responsibility
Waste·Way seeks to reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal while promoting social and economic benefits.
Reducing the amount of recyclable waste that ends up in landfills helps to conserve natural resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Waste·Way - Indoor Waste Management Experience
Project Summary
Waste·Way is a sustainable solution designed to minimize the amount of recyclable waste that ends up in landfills. Through eight months of user research, interviews, and benchmarking, this project has been designed to promote shared responsibility in managing solid waste while taking into account the importance of human interaction and user-centric design. This product aims to forge a path to a more sustainable future by providing a practical solution that minimizes the negative impact of solid waste on the environment.
Thesis Summary Motion Presentation
The video above communicates the purpose, goals, touchpoints, and key features of the Waste·Way system.
Thesis Visual Presentation
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Thesis Development Process
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3D Design Development & Modeling
CAD Modeling Video
The modelling video shows the final 3D CAD file and its details.
Physical Model Video
The video above shows the process and fabrication of the final physical model.
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