Sod Pods
Fridge Planter Pot
Project Length - 5 weeks
Design Insights
Motive
Hanging Pods bring life into the kitchen in a unique way. Bringing plants into the kitchen can create a warm and calming environment adding a fresh appeal to the kitchen.
Design
Sod Pods are crafted using cement to bring a soft and minimalist aesthetic. When potted with succulents, typically cacti, these smooth gray pods contrast with the ruff vibrant nature of the succulents to emphasize the plants themselves.
Tools
Analog Sketching
Fusion Modeling
Prototyping
Compound Mold Making
3D Printing
Laser Cutting
Process
Overview
Design Research
Approximately 43% of people reported that their kitchens and cooking routines contribute to their stress levels.
The average American spends over 60 minutes a day in the kitchen.
The main cause of stress in the kitchen is a cluttered cooking environment.
This has mental health effects, including feeling lost, and leads to unhealthy food choices.
Goal
I aim to de-clutter the kitchen and users’ minds
By lifting plants off the counter and onto the fridge, users free up counter space
Users will still be able to receive mental health benefits from plants.
Less anxiety and improved cognitive ability.
Ideation
Prototyping
- 3D Printed and Rendering
Reusable Mold Prototyping
Proof of Concept
Moldable cement pod
Reusable printed molds
Easy de-molding process
Compound Mold
When sailing the molds up, I encountered a problem with the overhanging geometry not allowing for demolding. I solved this problem by designing compound molds in Fusion 360. This allowed me to pull the center core out and the rest of the plunger through its body.
Reusable 3D-Printed Molds
Magnetic Attachment
Laser Cut Leaf Support
Packaging Design
1
Customer sees product in package
2
Key Components
Opens package from tab - Lifts tuck flaps.
Self Locking
Cone Stand
3
Pulls down front panel revealing product
4
Pulls product out and grabs off of stand.
This box features a self-locking design that enhances the unboxing experience. By simply undoing the tab, users can effortlessly access the product without the need for ripping or tearing the packaging.
The cardboard cone stand elevates the Sod Pod, allowing the user to view the entire product through the PET plastic shield. This design creates a gap at the bottom of the packaging, providing space for graphics to be prominently displayed on the front.
Final Looks
