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Study
of
Possibilities
of
Prototyping
for
Decorative
Item
Using
Material
Upcycle
Process
in
Collaborated
with
Local
Industry
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Study of Possibilities of Prototyping for Decorative Item Using Material Upcycle Process in Collaborated with Local Industry

Innovation Owner

CK

อ.ดร. Chitchai Kuandachakupt

Advisor

Details

This research focuses on transforming waste materials from a micro-pile industrial establishment into value-added products through the Upcycle design process, guided by the principles of creative innovation and the 3Rs resource efficiency framework.

This research focuses on transforming waste materials from a micro-pile industrial establishment into value-added products through the Upcycle design process, guided by the principles of creative innovation and the 3Rs resource efficiency framework. The study aims to investigate the types and potential of discarded materials for creative product development, resulting in distinctive household and decorative items designed within the constraints of available technology and in-house craftsmanship. The outcomes were achieved through collaborative work among the industrial establishment, metal craftsmen, and the community as end users, leading to prototype products with viable commercial potential. Furthermore, the project serves as a knowledge transfer platform from academic institutions to the industrial sector, providing a practical guideline for entrepreneurs, designers, and start-ups interested in developing new products from waste materials in a creative and sustainable manner.

Study of Possibilities of Prototyping for Decorative Item Using Material Upcycle Process in Collaborated with Local Industry

Objective

The project aims to study the potential of waste materials for creative Upcycling to generate economic value and reduce environmental impact, while providing design knowledge to entrepreneurs and the community.

  1. To study the types and potential of discarded materials for creative product development (Upcycling), applying creative innovation concepts to achieve economic value and reduce environmental problems for industrial establishments through design and reuse.
  2. To present knowledge on design and value-added product development by experimenting and designing based on the types and potential of unused materials for creative Upcycling.
  3. To benefit project participants, including industrial owners, the community involved in prototype development, and product users, serving as a model for further study in creative Upcycling.