What
- Designed a portable container for hygienically storing and carrying dog waste, focused on odour control and ease of use.
- Developed a cylindrical body with a hinged lid, an external mounting bracket and a bag dispenser.
How
- Designed a hinge and latch that seal tightly against odour while allowing one-handed use on walks.
- Used parametric CAD to add a mounting clip that slides onto belts or leads for hands-free carrying.
Results
- Delivered a practical consumer product that solves a common problem for dog owners.
- Produced a model suited to injection moulding or durable 3D printing, with smooth internal radii for easy cleaning.
Tools and processes: Parametric CAD, hinge and latch design, injection moulding