Introduction
The project is a Rain barrel and Rainwater Harvesting System which are used to collect rainwater from the roof and used as a water source for gardeners at home. The project is intended to support some of the seven SDGs that are relevant to the Industrial Design community. The SDGs supported by the product are SDGs 6, 7, 9 and 12.
The product improves access for users to safe water. Due to the small scale of the product, it is easier to maintain, operate and removable which increases accessibility. The product also has a screen and gravel filter to filter contaminants from entering.
Since the product does not require a pump or purifying system, there will be no usage of electricity which reduces energy consumption.
The cost is cheaper because of the small scale design which is affordable. It is easy to access for maintenance or cleaning due to its size.
The materials used for the product are 100% polyethylene food grade plastic which are approved by FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
Project Description
Project/Product : Rain barrel and Rainwater Harvesting System.
Users: Gardener.
Contexts of Use : Small scale water harvesting for gardeners at home (to save water and free to use for outdoors landscape or indoor plants)
Purpose
1) The design can be a support to everyone by giving it as a present which can help cut cost in expenses due to the small scale design and conserve water.
2) The design gives us the freedom to use rain as a free water supply and motivates us to do gardening activities.
Limitation
The design depends on the amount of rainfall or season.
Design for Good
I did a conceptualization workshop with another student to come up with these values and insights. The workshop was inspired by using a template from https://www.ethicsfordesigners.com/tools. The workshop activity helps me to identify the human values, unique identity and purpose of this design.
