Xylema

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Solar powered water filtration system using natural wood

Xylema utilises Pine and Norway Spruce xylem for natural water purification, developed to address water contamination in Southeast and South Asia. The project combined design research and testing, confirming the wood filter's efficacy, further boosted by ceramic and metal additions. A unique silicone socket compensates for wood variations. The design, housed in a recyclable box, offers easy upkeep and user-friendly colour-coded assembly. Solar-powered with a pay-as-you-go structure, it features a microcontroller for timely filter replacement alerts.

Graduates

Alexandre Vacher
Lund University
I am Alexandre Vacher, a 25-year-old master's student in Industrial Design at Lund University, having previously completed a Service Design Bachelor's program in Paris. I see design as a social and empathic discipline, focusing on enhancing people's daily lives globally with a strong emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity. My interdisciplinary approach merges engineering and design to create sustainable, practical, efficient, and aesthetic products. Curiosity drives me to explore diverse cultures and territories. I believe that design can complement scientific research and foster innovative technologies for problem-solving and exploration. Design has immense potential to positively impact our world and daily lives. more
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David Wenner
Lund University
I'm an Industrial Designer from Sweden, with a Master’s degree from Lund University. My thesis contributed to the larger "Efficiency for Access Design Challenge," focusing on innovative off-grid and sustainable solutions. We designed a water filtration system that combines affordability, efficiency, and eco-friendliness. I’m passionate about sustainable and off-grid solutions, and interested to explore and develop designs that contribute to global sustainability and enhance the quality of life for communities worldwide.more
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