Kaita recycling bin set
Production Monena
Design Jukka Jokinen & Heikki Konu
Kaita recycling bins can be composed in several different ways. The design is based on soft round shapes, combinability and spatial use. Kaita is suitable for various environments and, as its Finnish name suggests, especially for narrow spaces and tight spaces. The bins can be placed in a row or parallel to each other as needed. Kaita is suitable for public indoor spaces such as offices, shopping malls, schools, daycare centers and event venues.
“I have a really good feeling about the product and the collaboration. I could even say that it was one of the most pleasant projects we’ve ever had. The strength was a clear process plan, which progressed according to the set goals and schedule.
We have a product in our hands that the market has been longing for. The design, which listens to everyday life and genuinely considers space, brings joy, aesthetics and lasting meaning to its surroundings.”
Tanja Lunden, CEO Summanen Oy / Monena
DESIGN PROCESS
Benchmarking
We begin the design process by studying the market situation of the product under design. This comparison helps to understand the competitive situation of the product and helps to delimit the features of the concept.
Sketching
The sketching is usually done by hand and is based on creative thinking and ideation. We like to consider many options and make a lot of drawings first and then narrow down the options to find the best idea concept.
3D modeling
We have excellent knowledge of the use of modeling programs and product drawings are created with the help of editable 3D models. In 3D modeling, the shapes and exact details of products, different components and materials can be precisely defined.
Image rendering
Before a product really exists, we can create rendered images by 3D modeling and rendering the product concept. This way the customer can see how the finished product would look before the first prototype is created.
3D Printing
We use our own 3D printer to create models of product concepts. This benefits the design work and can be used to show how the dimensions and other features of the product actually look like.
Production
Kaita recycling bins are made in Finland by Monena. The colour scheme is inspired by architecture and interior design, so the sorting station blends elegantly into the space. Kaita is based on circular economy thinking and its parts are replaceable and repairable. The material can be recycled and used in new metal products at the end of the product’s life cycle.
