Accessible Grocery Delivery Box
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Our GMP 1 project aimed to improve the shopping experience for individuals with mobility issues. Our grocery box focused on enhancing accessibility for individuals by adding wheels, handles for easy transportation and also colour coded the sections inside the grocery delivery box for easy identification of items. Additionally our group together also built this box by using recycled material like cardboard boxes for the structure, wheels and handles and we used zip lock bags to make this delivery box waterproof to avoid spills and cross contamination. Our design focuses on sustainability and accessibility to create an inclusive grocery delivery box.
Our accessible grocery delivery box addresses the issue of grocery transportation for people with mobility impairments, as well as seniors and those who require assistance carrying items. Our grocery box is also accessible to students since it provides easy mobility. Most university students do not live with their parents and do not own a car, so they commute by bus or walk to get food. Our grocery box solves this problem by adding wheels and handles to the box, making it look a small suitcase and providing easy transportation while remaining durable and reusable.
The design process began with an assessment of user requirements for people with accessibility issues. After exploring a topic, we came across the concept of a grocery delivery box, which differs from ordinary grocery bags. This concept came to us since we as students, struggle to bring groceries home. The initial step in the design process was to gather our opinions and create an illustration of how the box should look. We then decided on several elements that would increase the accessibility of the box, so we included wheels, handles on top and sides for easier transportation, and we designed distinct areas for different types of food within, such as raw meat, frozen, fresh fruits and liquids. All of these sections are color-coded to assist in people's accessibility and food recognition. In addition, our shopping box is waterproof, as seen by the use of a plastic ziplock lining within. These waterproof linings will additionally assist in avoiding cross-contamination of products. Finally, after several iterations, we developed a design that met people's accessibility demands.
After presenting our concept to the class, we received feedback that will be extremely useful if we ever want to create an accessible shopping box in the real world. In the future, we plan to include an insulated section for hot food items, as most grocery stores currently sell them. Overall, our project successfully improves the shopping experience for those with accessibility needs while also promoting long-lasting eco-friendly designs.