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Student Designer
University Product Description and Principal Function(s) The Eco-electric is an electric generation and water awareness device. The product is free and works in conjunction with government based carbon emission schemes. It is a system and consists of four major parts the sensors, interface, turbine pod and compost unit.The turbine pod semi- filters and generates electricity from grey water exiting the house. The main aim of the product is to promote water conscious practices, educate users on their resource consumption, reduce water consumption and provide economic benefits to the user. This is a revolutionary product, as currently there is nothing to fulfil this need. Why does the product represent design excellence and why do you believe it deserves an Australian Design Award? Innovation•Electric generation system: utilises the power of grey water exiting the house to generate electricity for the home as well as the system as a whole. •Water awareness: the system features an interface and indicates to users how much water they have consumed per hour and electricity they have generated. •Water saving practices: interface displays water-saving tips and shower timer. •Intuitive interface: promotes interaction, people will actively engage and learn how much water they are consuming. •Ergonomic compost: system features a Bokashi compost bin that disposes of the bio-degradable filters and kitchen waste. Designed to be buried in the ground it has assisted lift. •Ease of installation: Easily retro fitted into existing homes. •Low maintenance: Fully automated system. Interface displays maintenance issues •Quiet Operation: silent, as the turbine pod is buried underground along the grey water pipe. •OLED Interface display: saves electricity and provides vibrant interface. Intelligence/ Cleverness of Design •Interface, sensor and compost unit require no fasteners thus reducing cost and saving time of assembly and disassembly. •Interface has built in allowance for physical as well as software upgrade thus extending the life of the product and reducing waste Visual Impact/ Form •The colour, form and placement of the parts in the system are discrete yet eye catching and easy to access and interact with. Functionality •The interface displays water consumption per hour and indicates to users if they have consumed too much, intermediate or the right amount of water. •Information on the interface is educational for children. Originality •The Eco-electric is a world first device. It is self sustaining, generates electricity, promotes water consciousness and encourages activate engagement of the environment. Appropriateness/ Need •There is a major void in connecting people in suburban landscapes to the resources they consume; the Eco-electric fills this void. Longevity •Made from durable and sustainable plastics •Manufactured to last the life time of the home Quality/ Design for manufacture •Design to assemble with minimum fixings •Appropriate use of materials have been chosen to suit the environments each part will be exposed to Ergonomic/ Semantics •The system has been designed for safety, ease of use, integrate into the users lifestyle and intuitive interaction •Interface features large easy to understand button configuration which directly correlates to information displays on screen •Parts that are visible to the user are parts they interact with. Standards Compliance •Australian standards have been followed in regards to products in watery environments Environmental Sustainability •Philosophy of the Eco-electric is to promote sustainable practices. It generates its own power therefore reducing fossil fuel consumption. •It relays generated power back into the main grid therefore reducing fossil fuel consumption. Presentation/ Packaging •The Eco-electric will be packaged in a biodegradable box. To ensure the product is not damaged in transit it will be filled with organically grown corn based packing foam. |
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