APTUS Emergency Supply is a fictional product inspired by
the earthquake that struck Nepal in April 2015. One of the
issues with this earthquake was people living in villages not
getting food and shelter fast enough. I therefore decided to
create a package that people could have in their homes in
case of a natural disaster, not only for Nepal and earthquakes
but for every country and every natural disaster.
Because of this large target group my focus for this project
became to make a product that was easy to use, easy to
customize and easy to understand.
THE IDEA
My idea for the design of this product was to make different
categories of resources one might need in a natural disaster.
I chose the the following: food, water, shelter, hygiene,
first aid kit, tools and blanket.
Each category would have its own container to make it possible
to add or remove the things you would need and therefore
making the product more adaptable to every situation.
I was inspired by the japanese architect Shigeru Ban with the
usage of paper tubes. They are cheap and can be easily
waterproofed, making it a good choice of packing.
THE FINISHED PRODUCT
This product was designed for easy replacement and customization of the tubes.
It can be carried both like a bag and like a backpack, making it easier to carry when having to get away from an emergency.
The package includes a pamphlet with the contents of each category and some short tips on how to use it when needed.
The water and food will expire within 5 years of production. These tubes can be taken out and exchanged for new ones.
A sticker with expiration date for the food and water is placed on the back of the pamphlet.
The product will hang on the wall to be within reach but not in the way.
