LUNCH ON THE GO
The main objective of this project is to design a product that makes having and transporting a meal outside of the home easier as well as more enjoyable. Focus in the design is drawn to many different aspects. One, the action of packing, cleaning, carrying, and storing the product. Two, the environment the user is taking, using, and keeping the product in. Three, tactile interactions such as how the product feels and fits in the user's hands. Four, what other objects will the product come in contact with such as table and counter surfaces? Five, what demographic is the product geared toward?
My design's main focus is to promot healthy eating habits in young, elementary school aged children. To help design a lunch box that is sensory and functionally appropriate, I reached out to a Human Development professional and recieved the following information;
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Kids are too lazy to use zippers
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long straps are almost useless because children are not proportionally sized to fit
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Children will not take care of their lunch box. Find a balance between hard and soft so that the food remains protected but the user can not hurt themselves.
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Children are growing at a steady rate, and need a certain number of high quality calories at each meal
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Storage for utensils would be nice for parents
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Having the ability to properly clean the inside AND outside of the lunch box would be key towards parents
I modled my design off of traditional Japanese Bento boxes to proportionally organize food groups. The container and outer casing seperate for proper cleaning. The box can clip to the outside of a backpack, but because of it's shape, can fit inside as well. The final container has a sealed tupperware lid instead of a sliding lid to prevent spilling. A pocket is also on the bottom of the outter casing that can be used to store utensils.
