Humanium metal
(2023) In Diploma work IDEM05 20231Industrial Design
- Abstract (Swedish)
- The flow of illegal weapons in developing countries does not
only cause injuries and death. A violent society is less equal,
less democratic and less likely to develop economically.
Humanium metal is a material made of melted, illegal firearms that can be used in commercial production. The Initiative is started by IM development partner, a Swedish NGO, and the surplus finances development projects that reduce the
impact of armed violence.
With focus on social inclusion, awareness and commercialisation potential this project aims to create a complete value chain for a product made of Humanium Metal. From raw material, through design and production, to sales and marketing.
By visiting manufactures, networking organisations and fair
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only cause injuries and death. A violent society is less equal,
less democratic and less likely to develop economically.
Humanium metal is a material made of melted, illegal firearms that can be used in commercial production. The Initiative is started by IM development partner, a Swedish NGO, and the surplus finances development projects that reduce the
impact of armed violence.
With focus on social inclusion, awareness and commercialisation potential this project aims to create a complete value chain for a product made of Humanium Metal. From raw material, through design and production, to sales and marketing.
By visiting manufactures, networking organisations and fair
trade co-ops in Guatemala and El Salvador a logistics chain is
created between melted weapons in a steel mill in El Salvador
and fair trade shops in Sweden.
The vision behind the Humanium Lantern is to turn killing
machines into harmless objects that rests peacefully in our
homes, while reminding us of the issue of armed violence.
The calm shape acts as a canvas for a rough, sand cast
surface. The process behind the casting is communicated
through look and feel and creates a link between the candle
holder and the gun it used to be.
The lantern will be manufactured in El Salvador, creating job
opportunities in areas affected by armed violence and the surplus goes to IM’s work in the region.
This project is done with the support of, and in collaboration
with the Humanium Metal initiative and IM development partner. (Less)
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- author
- Arnell, Erik
- supervisor
- organization
- alternative title
- The value chain of an awareness material
- course
- IDEM05 20231
- year
- 2023
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Awareness, Humanium, Central America, Cast Iron, IM Development Partner, NGO, Logistics, Value Chain, Gun violence
- publication/series
- Diploma work
- report number
- ISRN: LUT-DVIDE/EX--23/50621-SE
- other publication id
- ISRN
- language
- English
- id
- 9112538
- date added to LUP
- 2023-03-24 10:18:53
- date last changed
- 2023-03-24 10:18:53
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abstract = {{The flow of illegal weapons in developing countries does not
only cause injuries and death. A violent society is less equal,
less democratic and less likely to develop economically.
Humanium metal is a material made of melted, illegal firearms that can be used in commercial production. The Initiative is started by IM development partner, a Swedish NGO, and the surplus finances development projects that reduce the
impact of armed violence.
With focus on social inclusion, awareness and commercialisation potential this project aims to create a complete value chain for a product made of Humanium Metal. From raw material, through design and production, to sales and marketing.
By visiting manufactures, networking organisations and fair
trade co-ops in Guatemala and El Salvador a logistics chain is
created between melted weapons in a steel mill in El Salvador
and fair trade shops in Sweden.
The vision behind the Humanium Lantern is to turn killing
machines into harmless objects that rests peacefully in our
homes, while reminding us of the issue of armed violence.
The calm shape acts as a canvas for a rough, sand cast
surface. The process behind the casting is communicated
through look and feel and creates a link between the candle
holder and the gun it used to be.
The lantern will be manufactured in El Salvador, creating job
opportunities in areas affected by armed violence and the surplus goes to IM’s work in the region.
This project is done with the support of, and in collaboration
with the Humanium Metal initiative and IM development partner.}},
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language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
series = {{Diploma work}},
title = {{Humanium metal}},
year = {{2023}},
}