WÜIN
The consumption of poor quality water, the lack of basic sanitation infrastructure, the inappropriate disposal of waste, inadequate hygiene, poverty and illiteracy are still a reality in many countries. Staying close to my roots, this is the situation today in many indigenous communities in the north of Colombia.
WÜIN has two main objectives: provide safe drinking water to Wayúu natives in Colombia and change their basic hygiene habits. WÜIN is an integrated product inspired by the principles of the incredible Wayúu culture. It consists on: a ceramic filter, a jug to drink fresh and clean water, and a vessel for cleaning food and hands before eating. This Do It Yourself proposal would keep the handmade production in the area, whilst using local materials. It would encourage the natives to reawaken their traditional ceramic knowledge, which has been lost over time.
My role
– Research
– Concept
– Prototyping
Year
2013