Clear Sky - ElektriCity
Teaching renewable energies through STEM toys
Brief
Designing STEM toys for schools that support teaching and learning about the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Debrief
We decided to design for low-age target, knowing the playfulness of the products we are going to present.
Each kit aims to raise awareness on the exploitation of renewable energy, making sure to give generation Z the right tools to do better.
Project details
Type
Product design
When
2021
Role & responsabilities
Product strategy User research Product design
Team
6 × product designers
Clear Sky - ElektriCity
Teaching renewable energies through STEM toys
Brief
Designing STEM toys for schools that support teaching and learning about the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Debrief
We decided to design for low-age target, knowing the playfulness of the products we are going to present.
Each kit aims to raise awareness on the exploitation of renewable energy, making sure to give generation Z the right tools to do better.
Project details
Type
Product design
When
2021
Role & responsabilities
Product strategy User research Product design
Team
6 × product designers
Clear Sky - ElektriCity
Teaching renewable energies through STEM toys
Brief
Designing STEM toys for schools that support teaching and learning about the global transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Debrief
We decided to design for low-age target, knowing the playfulness of the products we are going to present.
Each kit aims to raise awareness on the exploitation of renewable energy, making sure to give generation Z the right tools to do better.
Project details
Type
Product design
When
2021
Role & responsabilities
Product strategy User research Product design
Team
6 × product designers
A Modular Approach to Energy
The project presents a modular kit consisting of various nodes that make up ElektriCity. Some nodes represent traditional forms of energy, while others highlight renewable energy options such as solar, wind and hydropower. Each node fits together like a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate the transition to a sustainable city, offering children an engaging and educational experience.
Our Hybrid Workflow
During the pandemic, we adopted a hybrid working approach. We balanced work at home and in the lab with the necessary precautions, allowing us to design, prototype and realise our project. We developed our final models using different materials and prototyping techniques, including welding, 3D printing, laser cutting and milling. We made sure that the electrical circuits worked as intended, focusing on sustainability and durability throughout the process.
Marketable Educational Kits
We designed cardboard packaging reminiscent of a school exercise book, with an elastic band that allows it to function as a binder. Before finalizing this form factor, we experimented with different options, prototyping with cardboard through laser cutting to simulate the final model for die-cutting production. The packaging is designed to be easily stored and stacked in a bookcase. Inside, the pieces are fitted into sustainable foam that protects them.
Collaborative Learning through Cards
As seen in the packaging, we have created marketable kits, including a basic kit, an expansion kit and a school kit. The cards within each kit facilitate play and at the same time educate on the ecological transition.
In the school kit, students are divided into groups. Each group receives a territory card illustrating the value of the modules. The aim is for the groups to work together and build a self-sufficient city powered by renewable energy.
Learnings
For several months we worked for the first time with a hybrid approach. Starting from the brief, we developed and delivered a production-ready project, managing all aspects from product design to communication and packaging. This experience taught us the importance of flexibility, collaboration and attention to detail at every stage of the project, ensuring a complete and cohesive result.
A Modular Approach to Energy
The project presents a modular kit consisting of various nodes that make up ElektriCity. Some nodes represent traditional forms of energy, while others highlight renewable energy options such as solar, wind and hydropower. Each node fits together like a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate the transition to a sustainable city, offering children an engaging and educational experience.
Our Hybrid Workflow
During the pandemic, we adopted a hybrid working approach. We balanced work at home and in the lab with the necessary precautions, allowing us to design, prototype and realise our project. We developed our final models using different materials and prototyping techniques, including welding, 3D printing, laser cutting and milling. We made sure that the electrical circuits worked as intended, focusing on sustainability and durability throughout the process.
Marketable Educational Kits
We designed cardboard packaging reminiscent of a school exercise book, with an elastic band that allows it to function as a binder. Before finalizing this form factor, we experimented with different options, prototyping with cardboard through laser cutting to simulate the final model for die-cutting production. The packaging is designed to be easily stored and stacked in a bookcase. Inside, the pieces are fitted into sustainable foam that protects them.
Collaborative Learning through Cards
As seen in the packaging, we have created marketable kits, including a basic kit, an expansion kit and a school kit. The cards within each kit facilitate play and at the same time educate on the ecological transition.
In the school kit, students are divided into groups. Each group receives a territory card illustrating the value of the modules. The aim is for the groups to work together and build a self-sufficient city powered by renewable energy.
Learnings
For several months we worked for the first time with a hybrid approach. Starting from the brief, we developed and delivered a production-ready project, managing all aspects from product design to communication and packaging. This experience taught us the importance of flexibility, collaboration and attention to detail at every stage of the project, ensuring a complete and cohesive result.
A Modular Approach to Energy
The project presents a modular kit consisting of various nodes that make up ElektriCity. Some nodes represent traditional forms of energy, while others highlight renewable energy options such as solar, wind and hydropower. Each node fits together like a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate the transition to a sustainable city, offering children an engaging and educational experience.
Our Hybrid Workflow
During the pandemic, we adopted a hybrid working approach. We balanced work at home and in the lab with the necessary precautions, allowing us to design, prototype and realise our project. We developed our final models using different materials and prototyping techniques, including welding, 3D printing, laser cutting and milling. We made sure that the electrical circuits worked as intended, focusing on sustainability and durability throughout the process.
Marketable Educational Kits
We designed cardboard packaging reminiscent of a school exercise book, with an elastic band that allows it to function as a binder. Before finalizing this form factor, we experimented with different options, prototyping with cardboard through laser cutting to simulate the final model for die-cutting production. The packaging is designed to be easily stored and stacked in a bookcase. Inside, the pieces are fitted into sustainable foam that protects them.
Collaborative Learning through Cards
As seen in the packaging, we have created marketable kits, including a basic kit, an expansion kit and a school kit. The cards within each kit facilitate play and at the same time educate on the ecological transition.
In the school kit, students are divided into groups. Each group receives a territory card illustrating the value of the modules. The aim is for the groups to work together and build a self-sufficient city powered by renewable energy.
Learnings
For several months we worked for the first time with a hybrid approach. Starting from the brief, we developed and delivered a production-ready project, managing all aspects from product design to communication and packaging. This experience taught us the importance of flexibility, collaboration and attention to detail at every stage of the project, ensuring a complete and cohesive result.
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