The Solution
A Reusable Product Inspired by Origami Design in Autodesk Fusion 360
The material uses food grade silicone so one is able to store food inside of it with it's self-enclosing mechanism. We chose silicone as it is derived from sand and does not break down into microplastics and it is more durable.
Current food packaging features disposable plastics that can harm our health. The current commercial competition does not consider using foldable and reusable packging for their products due to cost. We aim to resolve this.
The product is simple to make as it is a 2d object that can be molded to a 3d structure. We also just need one compound, which is food grade silicone to make it to a reality.
To create a base mold for our product, we need to leverage the 3D printers. The Autodesk Tech Center in San Francisco and Boston have a FormLabs Vat Polymerization 3D printer which can create a mold that is very fine and durable compared to filament based printers.
With the Autodesk Mentors in the space, one can get leading advice and mentorship in the product development and design phase to understand obstacles that can arise.
Obtaining hands-on training and learning experience is especially important with navigating heavy machinery. One can learn how to safely use machinery to develop their product.
We need to procure materials (if not provided by Autodesk Tech Center) such as food grade silicone and molding material.
We hope to use the Autodesk Tech Centers to create a mold for our product via 3D printing and CAD modeling
An overall iteration to refine the product and see what we can improve on in terms of development
Networking and connecting with individuals who can make this product a reality. This can include extending their expertise and mentorship, providing additional resources to develop the product further, other resources such as legal and trademarking.
| ID no. | Item Name | Item Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Smooth-Sil 940 Food Grade Mold Making Silicone Rubber | $50.00 | Link |
| 002 | Any extra unforseen costs | ~$1000.00 | No Link |
| 003 | Siraya Tech Tenacious 3D Printer Resin Flexible | $65 x 5 | Link |
| 004 | Legal Consultation for Product Development | ~$7,000 | Link |
| 005 | Product Development Consultation | ~$1,000 | Link |
| Total Cost | ~$9375 |