Tristan Christianson

Flat-Pak Feeders - Concept, Industrial Design, Project Development, 2012. Using low-density plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene, the concept is to create a new take in wild bird feeders using the flat-pak method, developing unique designs for the urban living market with minimized bulk for shipping and store display. The designed are planned for simple tab/slot construction using major components to interlock with and support each other. Variety can be supplied in a myriad of color offerings, and even a "choose your own" style color combination approach by developing sales displays that allow choosing individual color components.

Concept and design development, 2010-2011. Several product categories were identified as ideal for using flat-pak stye design and assembly methods and outdoor wild bird feeders fit that well. Using living hinge molded PP and PE plastics, a flat-pak kit takes far less shipping volume and can be displayed in unique ways on the sales floor. Multi-sided shapes can be developed that work as traditional feeders, but look and fit into more modern urban settings.

Collapsible Feeders. Concept, Industrial Design, Project Development, 2011 - 2012. Applying the concept of using both recycled and recyclable plastics, the idea is to create bird feeders using a collapsible silicone silo design for a unique function that requires minimal bulk for shipping, store display and storage.