towards adaptability. Every new design I
envisioned was a learning experience in its own
way. Student It was both physically articles and mentally
stimulating.
Amid this lockdown, two of my relatives shared
their ideas with me about keeping the virus at
bay on the daily. After all, we cannot spend all
our lives indoors. By speaking to my family and
hearing their needs, I was able to empathize
and understand beyond my own needs. One of
the products that I designed was a ‘Sanitization
Box’ with Ultra-Violet (UV) Lights fitted in it. This
device would be electrically operated. Any
article/object that requires sanitising can be
placed inside the box, and then we switch it on.
The UV Rays will then penetrate from every
nook and corner inside the box and help kill all
kinds of viruses and germs that rest on the
surface of the object.
Another product that I have designed is a Body
Cover Kit which is made of 100% cotton. It is
inspired by the white robe traditional to Arab
men and parts of the Middle East. The kit
comes with a scarf that keeps the face and the
head covered. A person travelling to work by
public transport (especially by local trains),
could wear this protective attire. On reaching
office, this robe and scarf can be removed and
placed inside the same UV Sanitization Box for
sanitising. I also designed the logo for branding
and marketing purposes for both products. This
was one of my first ventures at commercial
designing, and I feel fortunate to have been a
part of this process.
Conclusion
The two products were designed keeping in
mind the primary ways Corona Virus can
spread and the steps we can take to prevent
our exposure to it. The two products intend to
protect a person right from the initial stage of
exposure and mitigate its spread in public
spaces. My role was to design the look of the
product. I had to keep in mind the intricate
details of the products to make them
convenient for use. The products are now in
production and have started circulating
nationwide. I feel proud to have made a
contribution in this time of crisis.
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About Author :
Malvika Kagzi,
B.Des, DIT University.
My name is Malvika Kagzi.
Being a fresh commerce undergraduate and first year designing student,
I come with an analytical and creative background and I am looking to
embark my career in the designing field.
My aim is to attain a UX-Design degree from the Dehradun Institute of
Technology while getting a hands-on experience in the designing
industry.
Connects :
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