EDWIN SORENG BIO Date of Birth Nationality Address Languages
: 21st May 1999 : Indian : 323, Platinum Heights, Sector-18B, Dwarka, New Delhi-110078 : English, Hindi
CONTACT INFO Phone Email ID
: +918130984262 : edwynsoreng@gmail.com
Namastey, I’m a fourth year architecture student looking for an opportunity to apply learnings from my academic experiences in real world scenarios. Travelling from a very young age throughout the country, the curious mind of mine made me asked questions to the surroundings about certain concepts, phenomenons and processes. In search for those answers, I ended up studying architecture. Throughout this academic journey, I learned about the impact of design on both the living and the dead that can solve problems. I put my efforts to look for those simplest but effective solutions possible that already exists in the surrounding, hidden somewhere. All it takes is that one key question to ask.
CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
2007
Delhi Public School Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
2018
2017
St. Francis De Sales Sr, Secondary School Janakpuri, New Delhi
2017present
School of Planning & Architecture Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Semester III Vernacular Documentation- Konyak Naga Vernacular Residence Aanganwaadi 2019
INTERESTS Theatre Dance Travel Abstract Photography
Cooking Reading Puzzle solving Crossfit
Drafting BIM 3D Modelling Rendering Graphics & Presentation
: Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit ArchiCAD : Trimble Sketchup Rhinoceros Grasshopper : Vray Lumion : Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign MS Office
OTHER SKILLS Hand drafting Architectural sketching Photo and video documenting
Concept development Visualization Physical modelmaking
Semester IV Faculty Quarters for Residential School Furniture Design Semester V Indoor Swimming Pool Auto expo
2020
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Semester II Kiosk Weekend Cottage
Semester VI High-rise Housing Semester VII Five-star Hotel Product Design
2021
Semester VIII Urban Design (on going)
COMPETITIONS & EXPERIENCES 2019
120 Hours Skycity World Bamboo Workshop
2020
NASA Writing Architecture Trophy Kaira Lorro
The following contents are selected works that primarily focuses on the functional aspects by developing concepts that are most suitable for the given context.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ARCHITECTURE 01
KTM PAVILLION Long span structure
01 - 12
02
CASCADE HEIGHTS High-rise housing
13 - 24
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RIDGE HOUSE Vernacular Residence
25 - 34
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TUMAINI Emergency Operation centre
35 - 44
PRODUCT DESIGN 05
TARANG Furniture Design
45 - 52
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NUTRALITE BUTTER Packaging Design
53- 58
MISCALLANEOUS 07
PERSONAL WORKS Abstract Photography
59 -62
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KTM PAVILLION A showroom cum exhibition space by a private entity Long Span Structure V semester - Design Studio | Individual The brief asked to design an auto expo centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh in India, on the Kaliyasot lake edge that overlooks the lake and the hills. The proposal is an example that stands on its brand ideologies. Using the backdrop comprised of lake, hills and sky, the building unveils the spirit of adventure through a journey that reveals frames of sceneries in a sequence. The design process explored the structures functionality along with the aesthetics that it can offer, just like the bikes of KTM with their exposed chassis and minimal body panels. An attempt was made to acheive a similar contrast between the envelope(facade and roof ) and support(structural system) that is able to convey the identity of the vehicular brand.
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SITE PLAN & FORM DEVELOPMENT | KTM PAVILLION Legends
Auditorium (under construction)
1. Site entrance/exit 2. Parking 3. Plaza 4. Garage entry 5. OAT 6. Multipurpose zone 7. Veiwing point 8. Service entry 9. WTP, STP
Herbal Garden
Push & Pull to create scenic frames
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Subtraction and addition forming continuous space
Circuit racetrack overlay forming looped circulation
Final ramp and mezzanine circulation
Architecture
SITE SETTING REVELATION STAGES | LONG SPAN STRUCTURE
Form attempts to blend with the undulated landform symbolizing KTM’s efforts for acceptence in a foreign land
ENVELOPE
NORTH-WEST REVEAL Dam and Lake veiw
SOUTH WING MEZZANINE
SOUTH-WEST REVEAL Hills veiw
NORTH WING MEZZANINE
Holistic realisation of the scenic landform
GROUND FLOOR CENTRE
2019 | Academics
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SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT | KTM PAVILLION
Concepts
Permanent Exhibit
Dark room display
Platform display
Mezzanine Floor
Supporting spaces
For Sale Featured
Display components
Permanent Exhibit
Heavy duty spaces
Ground Floor In an attempt to create a universally accesible design, upper level can be accesed using ramps with 1:12W gradient. The same ramps are used for moving display elements such as bikes, engines and chassis. Permanent Exhibit forms the storyboard through a journey that continues till the end of south wing. For sale display can be directly accessed from building entrance for serious customers. Open plan allows visitors to choose their own direction of path, whichever display elements that attract them the most.
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Architecture
FLOOR PLANS | LONG SPAN STRUCTURE Mezzanine Floor
Legends
Ground Floor
All dimensions in mm
2019 | Academics
1. Entrance Foyer 2. Cloakroom 3. Reception 4. Garage 5. Services room 6. Equipment storage 7. Sales and mangement 8. Storage for admin 9. Meeting room 10. Executive Lounge 11. Conference room 12. Toilets 13. Vehicle Storage 14. Cafe 15. Lounge seating 16. Information Desk 17. Seating
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STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS | KTM PAVILLION
Roof Panels
Rolled steel tube roof frame
Rolled steel Tree structure
Ramps and Mezzanine
Ground Floor
Double Glazing with horizontal louvres
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Architecture
DETAILS & ELEVATIONS | LONG SPAN STRUCTURE
ROLLED STEEL TREE STRUCTURE AND ROOF
ROOF AND WALL JUNCTION
SOUTH WEST ELEVATION
SOUTH EAST ELEVATION
2019 | Academics
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VEIW FROM SOUTH WING MEZZANINE
The hills and lake vanishing near the horizon and due to haz 11
Architecture
KTM PAVILLION | LONG SPAN STRUCTURE
ze forms a perfect backdrop for the display elemnents 2019 | Academics
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CASCADE HEIGHTS Mixed income housing sensitising social networks High-rise Housing VI semester - Design Studio | Individual The task given was to design a housing complex in the growing residential sector of Bawadiya Kalan, Bhopal in India. Being one of those cities which is not so fast paced than the other big metropolitan cities, the city has witnessed an influx of people in search for fresh new beginnings. The design intent was to develop dwelling units that can target various family types across the country. The FAR given to be consumed was 3 for a 4.8 acre site. Therefore, opportunities in vertical planning to integrate the different family typologies from different backgrounds and income have been explored. The proposal takes a bold step in combining the different income groups where basic facilities can be enjoyed by everyone, but still maintains a heirarchy for people who expects comfort.
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23° 10’ 41” N
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77° 26’ 25” E
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SITE PLAN | CASCADE HEIGHTS Legends 1. Complex entrance 2. Guard Room 3. Waiting Room 4. Convenince store 5. Visitor’s parking 6. RWA Office 7. Transformer 8. DG Set 9.Underground Water Tank 10. STP 11. Recreational Hall 12. Gym & Indoor sports 13. Parking entrance (down) 14. Parking Exit (up)
SITE AREA 19,500 sq m
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FAR 3
BUILT-UP AREA 58,500 sq m
Architecture
MASSING | HIGH-RISE HOUSING
2020 | Academics
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PRODUCT MIX | CASCADE HEIGHTS
HEIRARCHICAL MIX
25% HIG
35% MIG
25% LIG
15% EWS
HIG/MIG/LIG
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With increasing building height privacy increases, and street noise decreases The distribution of units is done based on the due to the above mentioned factors, where th can choose the best option out of all. Design which ensures daylight, acces to basic amen Architecture
UNIT DISTRIBUTION | HIGH-RISE HOUSING
s. e comfort he ones who can afford n equity still exists in the design nities and opportunities for a community life. 2020 | Academics
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FLOOR PLANS | CASCADE HEIGHTS
LVL 15
LVL 10
LVL 5
LVL 2
Through continuous corridors, the mass ensures staircases at 30m. The aim was to have minimum number of service cores for vertical circulation. Units along doubly loaded corridor gives a chance to hide service shafts that are open to air at the top for ventilation.
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Architecture
UNIT PLANS | HIGH-RISE HOUSING
2020 | Academics
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PEDESTRIAN ZONE VISUALIZATION
The vehicle free walkable zone with ground floor apartments and central park makes i 23
Architecture
CASCADE HEIGHTS | HIGH-RISE HOUSING
it possible for a better community and social life with the sense of togetherness 2020 | Academics
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RIDGE HOUSE Retreat for a senior citizen couple Vernacular Residence III semester - Design Studio | Individual Before this project, a study and documentation of the Konyak Naga House of Nagaland, India was done as a design academic exercise that developed the understanding of integrity of local building materials and passive climate techniques. Further in the same semester, the task given was to design a residence in a similar geographical context of the study utilising the learnings from documentation. The design is based for a fictitious client, an old couple, seeking for isolation and a calm environment, away from chaos. Therefore, a site atop a low sloped hill surrounded by lake veiws and a mountain was chosen, accesed by a single dead end road. Priority was given to mobility comfort with veiws of the serene landscape where the spatial planning was inspired from the Naga House.
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26° 4’ 30” N
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94° 16’ 32” E
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SITE CONTEXT | RIDGE HOUSE
SITE LOCATION Wokha, Doyang Hydra project Located amidst dense vegetation at the top of a low ridge
Contour Intervals at 1m
MASSING CONSIDERATIONS a) Ventilation through lake breeze: Courtyard planned as a porch b) Veiws acoss multiple lakes: Visible from habitable and transition spaces
a)
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b)
Architecture
SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT | VERNACULAR RESIDENCE
Least
Most PRIVACY
INSPIRATION DRIVEN SPATIAL ARRANGEMENT a)
b)
a) Konyak Naga House b) Contemporary Residence
Covered verandah separates the private from public zone. Linear planning along the mass creates shortest routes to access rooms
FLOOR PLAN 2018 | Academics
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COMPONENTS | RIDGE HOUSE
Cane net & thatch
Split bamboo framework
Bamboo rafters & purlins
Lumber ridge & beams
Timber stud wall
Timber columns
Helper’s house Garage
Sunken bermed floor
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Architecture
MATERIAL, JOINERIES & SECTION | VERNACULAR RESIDENCE
Lumber ridge beam 1 Lumber ridge beam 2 Timber column
LUMBER BEAMS AT RIGHT ANGLED JUNCTIONS
Rope fastened thatch
BAMBOO FRAMEWORK AT ROOF & THATCH CONNECTIONS
Split bamboo bolted to bamboo sideframes
Bamboo rafters tied through rope Bamboo tie beam concealed in metal bracket
TIMBER COLUMN & BAMBOO PURLIN AT EAVES
Timber column
SECTION AA’
2018 | Academics
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INTERIOR PUBLIC ZONE VISUALIZATION
Sensory comfort prominently through visu 33
Architecture
RIDGE HOUSE | VERNACULAR RESIDENCE
ual connection with the scenery 2018 | Academics
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TUMAINI Hope giver for the victims of disaster Emergency Operation Centre Competition Entry | Group of 5 The project brief given was to design an Emergency Operation Centre in a third world country located in SubSaharan region of Africa, Senegal. No specefic site was given, therefore a hypothetcal site location is considered with similar climatic conditions for the EOC. The proposed design uses light as a source of giving hope in the times of disaster. By using local materials, spaces are created for work operations, officials stay and healing for the affected. The potential of locally available materials and building startegies have been studied to provide thermal comfort. Further, Wexploration for adaptive reuse are looked for for community growth.
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LIGHT-WELL AS HOPE | TUMAINI
The proposal comes from the idea of creating a sensory journey, revealing and building on the sense of humility. The community imprint different courses, yet they all believe and share the same ascension and spiritual graduation. The oculi of the light-wells symbolizing hope, are angled in a particular direction so that the natural light illuminates the area, representing the sun embracing the earth. These spaces are a gentle reminder to the communities and staff, that the building is an embodiment of hope.
Hope as a lightwell
Distribution of hope throughout
Connection through circulation
Programs around hope
Psychological spaces
Fenestrations, louvres & jaalis
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A
PLAN
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Architecture
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS & SECTION | EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE
DAY 1 Step 1
DAY 2 Step 2
Digging & filling strip foundation
Plinth infill
DAY 3
Step 3
Step 4
Erection of wooden columns
Stud walls placement
Step 5
Step 6
Roof structure placement
Fixing sheet roof
The research of building techniques, cultural and construction patterns resulted in the re-interpretation of traditional patterns of inhabitation and the final design. Simplicity, lowtech design solutions and an understandable design process are the most significant aspects to communicate and realize the project succesfully with the local inhabitants and workers. The building dons locally sourced, sustainable materials and follows reversibility in construction. The components used, render the building modular, adaptable and flexible. The materials elicit emotions in space & invite meditation. One of the intent is the holistic interpretation and integration of the structure in the existing landscape.
SECTION AA’
2020 | Competition Entry
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COMPONENTS & MATERIALS | TUMAINI
Corrugated Sheet
Using clay as an insulation for walls, it absorbs heat and keeps interiors cool during the day and releases the absorbed heat when the dusk arrives. Highly reflective roof panels adds to reduction in heat gain . Further, the gaps between walls and roof are covered with net to discourage entry of insects.
Rafters, Purlins & Fabrics
Stud walls, Curtains & Jaalis
Columns & Plinth
Rock strip Foundation
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1. Corrugated iron sheet roof 2. Baobab rafters & purlins 3. Bamboo weave mesh 4. Stud wall Baobab fram e 5. Stud wall clay infill 6. Mangrove window modules 7. Mosquito net 8. Wire mesh & clay wall panel
Architecture
ENTRANCE ZONE VISUALIZATION | EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE
Semi open entrance zone meant for those seeking releif
2020 | Competition Entry
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ADAPTIVE REUSE | TUMAINI
So, what ’s next? What future does the structure holds when the disaster goes away and the building which is now no more used as an EOC? By removing some lightwieght non load bearing components that are indicated below, the EOC can adapt itself for other spatial programes as community development centres. The two explored reuses can be a Public Trade Centre and an Educational Centre. PUBLIC CENTRE
EDUCATIONAL CENTRE
The now-morphed EOC still remains functional in the sense of a place for community growth and with continuous interaction, the life expectancy of the structure can be enhanced by regular maintenance and replacing the damaged materials from where it was obtained previously, the surrounding nature.
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Architecture
CORRIDOR VISUALIZATION | EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTRE
Partially shaded verandah by vertical louvres and roof pergolas
2020 | Competition Entry
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TARANG Making learning fun through low cost intervention Furniture Design IV semester - Design Studio | Group of 6 The time problem given was to design a product for children between the age of 6-10 of an Aanganwaadi (Child daycare centre) that is located in Barkheda Salam, less than 10kms away from our institute in Bhauri, Bhopal. Through a process of one-to-one interactions and exciting activities with the kids, our group decided to innovate in the product field of furniture that inspires and motivates the kids through its function and use. The prototype created was made out of discarded and non harmful materials procured from small scale businesses from Old Bhopal Market. Safety considerations were also adopted by using complementary eco-friendly materials. The design attempts to give a solution that is somewhere between the needs and desires of the kids where the need has been fulfillled by providing a basic furniture whereas the desires are to be accomplished by the kids themselves with their own intiatives and interactions with the furniture.
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CLEINTALE & ENVIRONMENT STUDY | TARANG
The classrooms in Aanganwaadi are quite empty with just one storage space to keep food items, stationary and play equipments. All the learning and play activities are carried out on the floor which is well lit by indirect sunlight. The curriculum is not fixed for the students, therefore limited but common education model is followed which includes learning to read and write along with random co-curricular activities like making art, poetry recitation, etc. Also, during any occasion, for example birthday celebrations (that we witnessed on the day of visit), are some happy moments where these kids share their joy with each other.
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a) Classroom activity mapping b) Teacher’s desk near the entrance door c) Waiting zone for parents and buaji’s (female helpers) d) Well lit learning zone
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Product Design
DESIGN INTENT | FURNITURE DESIGN
e)
The proposed furniture intervention is a set of table platforms of different sizes and dimensions, that can be moved by rotating individual components as the kids may wish. Different modular components allow toddlers to read, write, draw and play, as the dimensions selected for the tables are based on anthropometry required for these activities . The intent of the design is to let the young ones explore own their own(under the guidance of an adult) the various configurations of these set of tables to adapt to and choose the kind of poisture that fits the best for their selcted activity. The furniture is meant to be a low cost intervention where the rotating mechanism is kept simple helping in improving the cognitive and motor skills of the kids. The space integrity of the classroom is left uharmed where the previous ways of learning and playing can continue with this product in classroom when packed in a compact form. It can be further used as a temporaray storage. f) e) 1:100 model made out of sticks to explore confgigurations f) Procured raw materialsfromsmall scale businesses of apparels and carpentary
2018 | Academics
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EXECUTION PROCEDURE Step 1 - Sub components preparation a) Chamfered 8mm plywood of desired dimensions b) Steel L-lips bolted to paper rolls
Step 2 - Leg Bracing Linearly connected; no bracing where hinges to be located to allow movement (Step 6)
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Step 5- Repeating steps 1-4 to make more modules with different dimensions
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Step 6- Tying modules at legs using fabric hinge mechanism that are removable
Product Design
TARANG W| FURNITURE DESIGN Step 3 - Bolting sub components
Step 4 - Covering bolted elements for smooth and safe handling
Fabric cover
Fabric cushion
TADAAA - Final product ready
2018 | Academics
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CONFIGURATIONS | TARANG Compactness When not in use
Hinged modules Read, write & play
Unhinged modules Flexible enough for class activities
Everyday can be a new day of adventure and learning by creating excitement and curiosity within the toddlers increasing their capabilities. A simple yet inspiring design that can act as a platform, both in literal and figurative sense, is what the kids needed in their empty classrooms helping them nurture in this sensitive stage of life. Exploration is the key feature that the furniture has to offer
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FINAL OUTCOME | FURNITURE DESIGN
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(ii) (i) (ii) (iii)
(iii)
Group members with the final product Packed condensed configuration 8 modules in the prototype
2018 | Academics
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NUTRALITE BUTTER Brand vision development Packaging Design VII semester - Product Design Studio | Individual The selected design problem was to redefine the brand’s vision to compete in a market of packaged dairy item, butter. The design development also attempts to resolve problems in the existing cardboard packaging. By the combination of these two solutions, a marketing strategy has been developed that can affect positively in the sales for Nutralite. At the end, an advertisement bulletin has been created that attempts to create a striking imprint on the reader’s mind. With already an influential competitor existing in the butter market, how should the brand establish its unique identity based
on its existing ideologies? Finally, what is the role of design in this case where the task is to change the preference of the consumer over a brand that has been the first choice for Indian households along with other competing brands like Nestle and Mother Dairy.
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PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION | NUTRALITE BUTTER
The size of the butter market in India is Rs 1200-1400 crore, where GCMMF, that dates back to the days of early independence, dominates the market in India in this dairy product segment.
Others 15%
Amul 85%
Butter market share in India Source: The Economic Times, 2016
Entering a market that was primarily dominated by Amul butter, the decade old brand Nutralite promoted itself as an healthy alternative. With Amul, Nutralite faces a strong legacy and brand loyalty, which Amul had created in the market over the years. Market research indicated that consumers were uncertain about what kind of product Nutralite was.. Therefore, a study for existing ethics with the packaged butter was done to find the gap where intervention can be carried out.
Identified problems in existing packaging
Structure Oil leakages when kept in a place with temperature above room temperature, damages cardboard
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Storage Usually kept in a designated container in every household, usually a plastic box or a simple plate, sometimes creates hygeine issues and leaves a foul smell
Control 500g block have handling issues, sometimes slips due to its size
Product Design
VISION DEVELOPMENT | PACKAGING DESIGN
VISION
A sealed and trustworthy packaging that maintains hygeine and flavor CONCEPT Introducing a packaging which is durable, light and transparent. A readily available container in which butter block can be replaced, everytime the consumer buys another block of Nutralite butter. Therefore, the existing cardboard packaging becomes the refill pack whereas this new packaging becomes the unit to keep the refill butter.
Related intangibles Retained product ethics
Unobstructed gliding for butter knife
Effect on consumer preference
Sales Strategy
Brand permanence in households, compatible dimensions only for this brand
Seasonal availability
Operability
Current packaging encased within the new packaging
2020 | Academics
Layers to be removed (optional choice to remove butter paper layer)
Butter block replaced in the vessel
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DETAILS & IMPROVED FEATURES | NUTRALITE BUTTER
Transparent lid allow visual confirmation both when packed and unpacked
Feedback PET lid 1.5 mm
Butter block
Improved handling by adding a notch
Controllability
A’ PET tray 2 mm
Base projections ensures no contact with the lid Structure
Sunken surfce ensures contents remain within the case thus avoiding leaks
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Components
Improved Interface elements
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SECTION AA’
DETAIL B Dimensions in ‘mm’
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Product Design
ADVERTISEMENT BULLETIN | PACKAGING DESIGN
2020 | Academics
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ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY Personal Works Following photographs seeks to reinterpret aesthetics and look beyond the fixed design principles through frame selection and veiw angles. What comprises aesthetics? How to acheive moods?
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PERSONAL WORKS | ABSTRACT PHOTGRAPHY
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PERSONAL WORKS
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ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHY
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