blinky, clyde, inky, pinky.
A family of dustbins that allows clean & efficient removal of waste. At the sametime it has an aesthetic appeal that can be customised to the user's preferences creating an emotional attachment which allows it to be shown-off as a Home decor & Furnishing product.
the challenge
Dustbins are always regarded as something of an eyesore because they are dirty and smelly. It is also hard to remove trash in an easy and clean way and also you can see waste that is already in the bin – an unpleasant sight. Thus, the aim was to use an efficient and effective method of waste disposal while at the same time changing the image of a dustbin from something that is hidden to something that is shown off as a Home decor & Furnishing product.
the approach
Observational study was carried to find out how people interact and behave when they use a bin. Next involved finding an appropriate inspiration and metaphor that is commonly recognized and can be related by people so as to change the perception people have about dustbins at home.
This research and inspiration phase lead to coming up with various different concepts and ideas. One of the ideas was further developed to be designed for the different senses.
the outcome
Blinky, Clyde, Inky, Pinky are a family of dustbins, which people will treat it like a ‘being’ and show it off in the house.
With the help of an in-built bin liner roll-dispenser the user does not have to touch the bin, thus ensuring clean and efficient removal of waste. The presence of an inner lid prevents the smell from spreading around when the bin is being used.
It also prevents the user from seeing the waste that is already present in the bin. The external cover of the dustbin is interchangeable thus allowing the user to customize it to any colour or designs depending on the user’s likes or the interiors of the room it is placed in.
