Question

Re-using waste material is an accepted principle of sustainability. Used tyres are one such waste material. You are required to design and sketch a utility object made of tyres, which could be of different sizes and types (e.g. bicycle, car, two-wheeler tyres, etc.).

Hint:

When designing upcycled products using tyres, consider stability, aesthetic appeal, and multifunctionality. Tyres can be stacked, cut, or reshaped to create innovative and sustainable designs.

Answer 1

Step 1: Exploring potential utility objects. 
- Old tyres can be creatively repurposed into functional objects, such as:
- Furniture (chairs, tables, swings).
- Playground equipment (climbing structures, jungle gyms).
- Decorative or practical planters.
- Artistic installations using recycled tyres.

Step 2: Conceptualizing the design. - Select an object that maximizes the use of tyre shapes.
- Utilize different tyre sizes and arrangements for structural stability.
- Maintain a balance between functionality and aesthetics.

Step 3: Illustrating the design. 
- Provide a clear front-view sketch of the object.
- Include annotations to describe the integration of tyres.
- Apply texture and shading to enhance realism.