Loam
Capstone project for Graphic Design BFA at the University of Tampa
category
Branding + 3d Fabrication
Role
Designer
type
Deliverable
3d print and branding
Loam needed a brand identity that felt rooted and tactile, something that communicated craft without feeling rustic. I developed the visual language and brought it into physical form through 3D fabrication, bridging digital design with real-world materials
LOAM is a compost system that sets out to make composting accessible and interior design-friendly. The number of people composting in America is set to increase 7.6% by 2030, LOAM is my attempt to break into that huge and growing market. LOAM uses Bokashi rice grain to ferment the food material and get it prepared for composting. This allows for a lower price-point when compared to other well-designed compost systems. LOAM is seeking a brighter future and allows for an almost 50% cut in emissions caused by the landfill process, allowing the average American to play their role in cutting down their carbon footprint.
Approach
To start, a lot of research into composting was done. Bokashi rice grain was the
The fabrication process involved printing the three compartments of LOAM into smaller pieces. The 3d modeling was done on fusion 360 and the printing and slicing was done on Bambu studios for Bambu 3d printers. After printing out the individual parts I melted the parts together and used Bondo to get a seemless finish.
Outcome
Building the kit for LOAM needed the packaging for the bokashi grain. I printed out the label on sticker paper and pasted it to a package that I spray painted. This package also features a 3d printed lid.
Overall this project was a great chance for me to show off my fabrication skills that have been growing at my time as a fabrication lab intern at the University of Tampa.
Reflection
LOAM is the first project I took from the ground and built up. My main focus for this project was to display my 3d modeling and fabrication skills. I learned so much about product development and how to think about a product in terms of a space like a gallery. As my capstone, this project serves as the catalyst of what my abilities are as a designer.
