Vento bambu: carcaça de ventilador produzida em bambu

Abstract

The contemporary world requires us to be concerned about the development of the products we create and use. Therefore, sustainable design aims to address these concerns and mitigate the damage caused by unchecked consumerism on the planet, whether by using less harmful materials, changing production methods, or seeking ways to expand recycling. Thus, this project aimed to develop a model of a desktop fan casing using bamboo as the primary material. The goal was to practically demonstrate the value of this material and enhance its use in other types of productions. To accomplish this project, a methodology was developed, involving an analysis of aspects that would meet the project's needs. This included criteria to fulfill the demands for project completion, starting with market, production, and material research, followed by ideation stages with product analysis, and ultimately, prototyping the model. The prototype's result was satisfactory, meeting most of the desired requirements. Through this project's development, it became evident that there is room to work with unconventional materials like bamboo, even in large-scale production or through artisanal methods. Conclusively, the project successfully introduced a bamboo fan model, achieving the additional goal of practically demonstrating the possibilities of using bamboo in widely manufactured products. This initiative aims to spark further interest and research into such sustainable design solutions.