Inside the Box

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  Design Matrix

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  Best Solution Sketch

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  Prototyping Phase

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  Manufacturing Stop Motion Animation

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  Final CAD renderings

Goals

Inside The Box is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional electronic packaging, addressing the ecological issues associated with current materials. By utilizing biodegradable materials like wheat straw and cornstarch instead of pine pulp and polystyrene, the company aims to eliminate the need for over one billion trees in the production of corrugated cardboard boxes. The cardboard, derived from wheat straw pulp, maintains the strength and appearance of conventional boxes, while cornstarch-based foam provides a sustainable alternative to traditional protective materials. This innovation not only reduces environmental impact but also aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions in the e-commerce industry, which ships a staggering 165 billion packages annually in the United States alone.

Competitive Advantage

Inside The Box's design not only minimizes overhead costs by resembling traditional cardboard boxes but also outperforms current protective solutions in terms of desiccation, impact absorption, and anti-static properties. The company is implementing a four-stage plan to bring its product to market, emphasizing functionality, sustainability certifications, patent acquisition, and eventual full-scale production in collaboration with a corporate partner.

Built With

• autodesk-fusion-360