The rise in waste might only be natural for a world population that continues to grow exponentially, but if designers created products more like this Medicine Bottle Telescope, that might not have to be the case. Used in a manner people would expect, it transforms into something completely different once it's original purpose has been completed.
Designed by Wang Yan, the Medicine Bottle Telescope turns -- yes -- into a telescope for children to play with right after the last pill is consumed. Not only does this playful feature exist at all, children can even zoom in and out since Yan made sure to make the bottle expandable. It's interesting to see a product for adults turn into one for children.
Playful Pill Containers
The Medicine Bottle Telescope Gets a Second Lease on Life
Trend Themes
1. Playful Upcycling - Design products that can be transformed into something completely different once their original purpose has been completed.
2. Expandable Functionality - Design products that can expand and be used in multiple ways to increase their usefulness and longevity.
3. Sustainable Design - Design products that reduce waste and have a positive impact on the environment.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceuticals - Creating playful and expandable pill containers could revolutionize how medication is distributed to children.
2. Toy - Toy manufacturers could explore using upcycled materials to create unique, eco-friendly products.
3. Consumer Goods - Companies could adopt sustainable design practices to reduce waste and create products with expandable functionality, ultimately increasing customer satisfaction.