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Fogpod

Storsten, Clara (2022) In Diploma work IDEL01 20221
Industrial Design
Abstract
Our food is produced further and further
away from us. Consequently, we have lost
our connection and respect for it, resulting
in unnecessary food waste. Investigating
alternative methods of growing vegetables
created the ambition to encourage the end
consumer to self-sufficient crop production
at home.

Initial trend research led to the rising
interest in urban farming. The world
becomes more populated, cities grow larger
and it is necessary to explore new methods
of utilizing cities as cultivation areas.
Therefore, investigating how to facilitate
cultivation in apartments became the
chosen task. An analysis of the difficulties
of growing greens showed that it is dirty,
requires plenty of space, and... (More)
Our food is produced further and further
away from us. Consequently, we have lost
our connection and respect for it, resulting
in unnecessary food waste. Investigating
alternative methods of growing vegetables
created the ambition to encourage the end
consumer to self-sufficient crop production
at home.

Initial trend research led to the rising
interest in urban farming. The world
becomes more populated, cities grow larger
and it is necessary to explore new methods
of utilizing cities as cultivation areas.
Therefore, investigating how to facilitate
cultivation in apartments became the
chosen task. An analysis of the difficulties
of growing greens showed that it is dirty,
requires plenty of space, and understanding
the plant’s needs is tricky.

Market research of indoor garden systems,
and the DIY-equivalents, resulted in
concentrating on fogponic gardening, a
method using fog to provide the plant with
nutrients and water, eliminating the need
for soil. The roots are more exposed to
oxygen and the tiny droplets are easier to
absorb, generating a greater yield.

The result is Fogpod, a modular
fogponic system for home-usage. Inspired
by sculptural art, the white base acts as a
podium, turning the modules and vegetables
into art pieces. To contrast existing products,
porcelain was chosen as the main material,
making it an interior piece to fit the modern
home. The playful expression invites the
user to create a close connection to the food
by growing it themselves and encourages
the user to cultivate their growing interest. (Less)
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author
Storsten, Clara
supervisor
organization
course
IDEL01 20221
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
publication/series
Diploma work
report number
LUT-DVIDE/EX--22/50610-SE
other publication id
ISRN
language
English
id
9098058
date added to LUP
2022-08-23 14:43:43
date last changed
2022-08-23 14:43:43
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  abstract     = {{Our food is produced further and further 
away from us. Consequently, we have lost 
our connection and respect for it, resulting 
in unnecessary food waste. Investigating 
alternative methods of growing vegetables 
created the ambition to encourage the end 
consumer to self-sufficient crop production 
at home.

Initial trend research led to the rising 
interest in urban farming. The world 
becomes more populated, cities grow larger 
and it is necessary to explore new methods 
of utilizing cities as cultivation areas. 
Therefore, investigating how to facilitate 
cultivation in apartments became the 
chosen task. An analysis of the difficulties 
of growing greens showed that it is dirty, 
requires plenty of space, and understanding 
the plant’s needs is tricky.

Market research of indoor garden systems, 
and the DIY-equivalents, resulted in 
concentrating on fogponic gardening, a 
method using fog to provide the plant with 
nutrients and water, eliminating the need 
for soil. The roots are more exposed to 
oxygen and the tiny droplets are easier to 
absorb, generating a greater yield.

The result is Fogpod, a modular 
fogponic system for home-usage. Inspired 
by sculptural art, the white base acts as a 
podium, turning the modules and vegetables 
into art pieces. To contrast existing products, 
porcelain was chosen as the main material, 
making it an interior piece to fit the modern 
home. The playful expression invites the 
user to create a close connection to the food 
by growing it themselves and encourages 
the user to cultivate their growing interest.}},
  author       = {{Storsten, Clara}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Diploma work}},
  title        = {{Fogpod}},
  year         = {{2022}},
}