Stitch: The Clothes Upcycling Machine
Given the prevalence of textile wastes (as a result consumerism) and the decline in textile recycling efforts, we sought to tackle the issue through the invention of Stitch - the very first upcycling machine that is able to convert used textiles into reusable bags.
Functional Diagram:
Stitch comprises of 3 main components, namely 1. the heating component, 2. the cutting component and 3. the template. Three of these components are supplemented by other components such as the Graphic User Interface (GUI) and circuitry.
Functional Requirements:
These 10 functional requirements were goals that the group sought to achieve and they were based on preliminary studies that were done and state of the art that were available in the market during the creation of the project.
A poster that was designed to highlight the overview of the project in brief
Visual Assets:
Here are some of the visual assets that were created during the course of this project to enhance the users' experience, featuring our mascot - Stitch!
These stickers are also available on Instagram Gif. You can get them by searching "stitchsutd"
Video
Here's a video that spotlights the inspiration behind the machine and the main features of the machine. Be sure to hit the "Like" button! :)
Gantt Chart
Simplified diagram that shows the overall timeline of the project and time spent on specific components of the project. Upon the completion of the project, we could clearly visualize how the entire process mimicked that of the Double Diamond Model - Discover, Define, Develop and Deliver.
Meet the Team:
A big thank you the team for pulling through, for working tirelessly and for sacrificing their weekends and public holiday breaks to make this 30.007 project a success.
