Did you know that for the first 4 months after giving birth, on average mothers get 3 and 1/2 hours of sleep each night? Postpartum women experience a range of changes to their body and lives that makes getting a good night of sleep nearly impossible. My goal is to design a set of sustainable pajamas that cater to the needs of postpartum women, ensuring that they can get quality sleep whenever possible. I’m looking for supporters who work in the textiles industry.
This sustainable tiny home village is designed to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Featuring modular, eco-friendly homes, the village offers a safe and secure living space where residents can benefit from a wide range of support services, including counsellors and employment training. Communal gardens and shared dining areas foster community bonding. With a focus on sustainability, the village utilises renewable energy and resource-efficient solutions such as solar panels to reduce environmental impact. This approach to combatting homelessness ensures residents have the stability, skills, and support needed to rebuild their lives and transition into independent living.
Printo is a user friendly, ‘home appliance’ 3D printer. The printer includes features ensuring a simpler experience for users that want a 3D printer but don’t have experience in the field. Opening up 3D printing technology to more users can allow consumers to produce small simple goods at home instead of ordering from overseas factories, reducing their environmental impact.Learn about Printo's features and see product renders: https://printo.peterkni.com/---After refining prototype sketches and incorporating feedback, a final CAD model of the printer was created in Fusion. The next step will be to manufacture a simple physical prototype.