From our research we have found the majority of people leave their glasses cases at home when going out. Because of this we have focused on designing a case sturdy enough to protect its interior, however using cost-effective and sustainable materials such as corrugated cardboard and timber. These materials are easily sourced in New Zealand, cutting down shipping costs abroad as well as courier within New Zealand.
Our final design generates a reasonable amount of waste due to our manufacturing process, however the material (corrugated cardboard) can be recycled.
Our chosen material of corrugated cardboard provides a cost-effective and eco-friendly option of manufacture. Not only can this material be easily sourced, however it is light enough to cut shipping costs and also provides enough strength needed to protect the glasses. Although corrugated cardboard is commonly used for packaging, we have utilized its properties in a new and interesting way - layering sheets up to create a see-through patterned effect. After showing this design to several fabricators, we have gained confidence in the unique and beautiful aesthetic our manufacturing process and design brings to the glasses case.
- Samuel Berry
Corrugated Card used in design
source: http://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/07/lexus-fully-drivable-cardboard-car-is-saloon-model/
Cardboard Bicycle by Izhar Gafni
Israeli engineer and systems developer Izhar Gafni has invented a cardboard bicycle that's strong, waterproof and costs less than £10 to manufacture
"The idea is like Japanese origami," he says in the movie. "You fold it once and then it doesn't become twice the strength, it's almost three times the strength. So I took it from there and did the same thing with cardboard."
After the shape has been cut out, the cardboard is treated with a waterproof and fireproof coating specially created by Gafni, before lacquer paint is applied over the top.
The Cardboard Bicycle Project is a new, revolutionary and green concept to produce bicycles made of durable recycled cardboard. ERB is an active partner which manages all the business and financial aspects of this project. ERB leads the worldwide business activity of the cardboard bicycle in Israel and abroad.
The first commercial model of the bicycle is designed for large companies as a vehicle for their employees and for large cities as a cheap, light-weight vehicle. Parallel to those, the electric model is being developed.
The Cardboard Bicycle can withstand water and humidity. Part of our unique technology enables us to create a product that looks like it is made out of hard lightweight polymer. The bike is stronger than carbon fibre and can carry riders weighing up to 220 kilograms. The cost to make the bicycle is around $9-$12.
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