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The purpose of my survey design was to understand how two groups of people perceived manufacturing scrap and recycled materials, with the goal of identifying opportunities for the Local Loops projects. The two groups that I decided to recruit for the surveys were participants with designer backgrounds and non-designer
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What if Marble Plastics waste were treated as a local material resource that could circulate between industries rather than staying within the internal company. This is the concept of circular economies. It challenges the linear process that follows the path of taking materials, producing goods, and eventually throwing them away.
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Note: no interviews were recorded in order to maintain respect towards the Amish culture. Responses are paraphrased. Anya Peterman and I went to Junction City to investigate perspectives of healthcare from the Amish community. Stop 1: Millcreek Market Products included Natural Hope medicines such as Deep Tissue Oil priced at
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It is undeniable that waste is always going to be generated when products are being made; how we treat that waste is the important part. For this problem space, we have partnered with local business Marble Plastics. They are a Columbus manufacturer of 100% recycled solid surface sheet for commercial
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Looking at automated and assistive medicines, this therapy device allows for non-invasive procedures to alleviate stress in patients. While smartwatches and rings have become prevalent in tracking health levels such as heart rate and REM sleep, this device allows for the user to get treatment on the spot. At
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What if Marble Plastics manufacturing waste could become prefabricated DIY kits that allow for people to experience and learn about recycled material through the making process? Plastic material has become embedded in everyday life since it has the ability to take on various different forms and functions (Mustalish 2004). There
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Too Good To Go is a food-waste reduction platform that allows businesses to sell surplus food to consumers at discounted prices. This company is turning potential food waste into a source of revenue for both the company and the businesses while reducing environmental waste. The benefits they are promoting
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What if the material that was removed during the Marble Plastics CNC manufacturing process could be a tool for an entirely different manufacturing process? Research has shown that HIPS recycling is possible, but it is not repeatable without consequences. The more times the scrap material is repeatedly processed, the more
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Grammy-winning artist, producer and DJ Diplo began an entrepreneurship endeavor named Diplo’s Run Club, which is a 5K fitness-inducing music festival. With no age limits, entire families can participate in healthy activities together (Gratefulweb, 2026). Fitness has always been a major part of Diplo’s life: for
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Introduction Family experiences have been ever changing with the advancement of technology overtime. Technology has its pros and cons, as it has created a more connected family experience, but it has also torn families apart as individuals are glued to their screens. Through design, there is an opportunity to create
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For my primary research my partner Ariela Broussi and I decided to take a trip to a rural community and try to get insight from a varity of stakeholders. We visited a library, local shops, and two EMS stations within Hocking County. There, we conducted observational research and unstructured interviews.
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CarePoint is a communal AI health consult deviced design to be placed in a high traffic public building. This is based off the Artificial Intelligence in Rural Healthcare Delivery: Bridging Gaps and Enhancing Equity through Innovation article that highlights how AI can be used to advance rural healthcare. Referencing this