This incredibly ambitious and thoroughly-executed project is by Charlie Humble-Thomas, done while pursuing his Masters in the Design Products program at the RCA. Called Conditional Longevity, it asks the question: "How long should objects last?" Seeking the answer, Humble-Thomas tackles an oft-discarded object, the umbrella, and designs three variants: Recyclable,
Another issue is that the changes required for longevity might introduce undesirable characteristics into the product. Like, the durable umbrella weights 1.7kg, it’s a lot.
Another issue is that the changes required for longevity might introduce undesirable characteristics into the product. Like, the durable umbrella weights 1.7kg, it’s a lot.