THE CHALLENGE
OUR SOLUTION
OUR  APPROACH


n = 130 in less than 1 week
Research-Inspired Design
research
ideation
Expert 
Interviews
Review of our home
recycling habits
Online survey
of 130 users
Social Media & Netmining 

People are not having general problems with recycling
People are confused about what they can vs. cannot recycle
Small square bins can be problematic due to weight, size
Large wheeled carts are welcomed by people who use them
Twice-monthly collection is too infrequent for a few households
Research overview: What we learned
No universal recycling system – each city determines their own rules, schedules
Recycling information is unclear
User frustrations – bin size, weight, location
Recycling companies make $ based on amount of recycling collected
Survey Conclusions
Brainstorm new systems
Sketch Concepts
Prioritize Concepts
Create a prototype for a better recycling bin for Durham.
No budget........ short timeline...........User-centered design on a dime!
information
graphic
in-home
bin
existing
cart
Most people store recyclables in the kitchen or the garage.
No major problems with bins other than the overall size.
People are confused about what to recycle.
Features
Ships flat 
Homeowner assembled
Provided by Durham
Recyclable