First rank winner of Design Hackathon 2021
- Tejas Pawar
- Feb 1, 2022
- 3 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
“This was a Design Hackathon 2021, organized by DPIIT, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Government of India, among the students of all NIDs.”
Duration:
1 week
Competition:
Design Hackathon 2021
Team members:
Bratadeep Sahoo
Tejas Pawar
Shubham Sawant
Aim:
“To design a vending cart, that should cater to various products and services offered by street vendors in the current scenarios.”
Personal Contribution
As team leader, I guided our three-member team through the design process, ensuring clear goals, organized workflows, and active collaboration. I spearheaded on-site research and created a parameter chart to streamline ideation. Leading the design efforts, I developed the initial 3D model, refining it with team input, and crafted a compelling pitch deck that showcased our vision and process. These efforts contributed to our innovative modular cart design, securing first place at the Design Hackathon 2021.
Day in a Life
Problem Identification
To address the challenges faced by vendors, we began by studying their needs and environments. Through observation and detailed note-taking at local marketplaces near each team member, we identified key issues in the current vending systems. This user-centric approach laid the foundation for designing a solution that directly addressed their pain points.
Ideation
The ideation process involved multiple stages to refine our concept. We began with paper ideation, sketching out initial ideas to explore various possibilities. This was followed by quick digital renders to visualize the concepts more clearly. After evaluating feasibility and functionality, we finalized the most practical and innovative design for the vending cart.
Solution
JOGAD GADI is transforming urban vending with its innovative modular cart system, designed to tackle resource consumption and waste while offering unmatched versatility. The cart features a robust base frame that serves as a consistent foundation for various applications. By simply rearranging rods within the frame, it adapts to diverse vendor needs, whether for selling vegetables and fruits, retailing local goods, or operating street food stalls. This modularity streamlines production, reduces waste, and optimizes material usage with its standardized design.
The structure of JOGAD GADI is intentionally crafted to align with the dimensions of plastic crates commonly used by vendors. This thoughtful design enhances functionality by providing organized storage and maximizing display space, ensuring practicality and efficiency in daily use.
Modular Frame Design
JOGAD GADI’s modular frame is designed to minimize waste and streamline operations by enabling a single cart to cater to various vendor needs, including vegetable and fruit vending, local goods retail, and street food stalls. This innovative design enhances efficiency and resource utilization, offering a sustainable solution for urban commerce.
The modular frame allows manufacturers to switch between different configurations by simply rearranging rods, all while maintaining a consistent base frame. This adaptability ensures versatility and reduces production complexities, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of vending applications.
Vegetable and Fruit Cart
This customized cart is specifically designed to support vegetable and fruit vending. Its structure aligns with standard plastic crates, allowing vendors to efficiently store and display their produce. An easily removable umbrella is included, offering shelter for the vendor while keeping costs low and ensuring convenience.
Local Goods Cart
This customized cart is specifically designed to support vegetable and fruit vending. Its structure aligns with standard plastic crates, allowing vendors to efficiently store and display their produce. An easily removable umbrella is included, offering shelter for the vendor while keeping costs low and ensuring convenience.
Street Food Cart
This configuration is tailored for street food vendors. It features a sturdy surface platform for cooking, with an upper stand created by rearranging the rods from the base cart. This flexible design accommodates various street food setups efficiently.
Design features
Compatible Design
The cart is designed to seamlessly accommodate existing plastic crates commonly used by vendors. This ensures better organization of vegetables and fruits without requiring additional components, enhancing practicality and convenience.
Enhanced Mobility
To address the limitations of existing carts, the design incorporates rotatable caster wheels, allowing vendors to change direction independently. For improved maneuverability in outdoor settings, the cart is equipped with an ergonomic handlebar, ensuring ease of use.
Easy to Clean
In response to COVID-19 protocols, the cart features a hollow structure, making it simple and efficient to clean, ensuring better hygiene for vendors and customers alike
Letter of Appreciation
