The next big decision was what was going to be on the plaque below the opening. I’ve decided that it will be a sort of short introduction/summary of the project as a whole. I think this will help as it will make it more apparent what the bin is for and the what the thinking behind it is. I’ve not decided on a final material for it but have done a quick mock-up of what it might look like using some plywood. The user would remove this to keep as a memento before the bin is discarded. Almost like a small ornament which would remain in the home to remind people to be more appreciative of their seemingly endless food supply.
This plaque will be placed just below the opening – again echoing the design of a post box.
I only had access to the laser cutter at the last minute today, so the wording of this will likely change – right now it is a slightly updated version of the 100 words that I submitted for the degree show.
Donald Struthers Honours Project 