Pump Studios – 2022

Launched in Q1 2023, the Nook is the second hydroponic growing system from Lettuce Grow. Designed primarily for indoor use, the Nook uses integrated LED lighting and irrigation systems to grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs. Including an assortment of accessories that were designed to enhance the growing experience, the patented design capitalizes on nestable components, which can be stored inside the tank to dramatically improve shipping efficiency.

Role:

As a mechanical engineer at Pump Studios, I was responsible for interfacing with our client to design, prototype, and test all system components and accessories from initial concepts to production tooling.

Core77 Design Awards 2023

• Notable distinction within the Health & Wellness Award category

Design Considerations:

• Build upon previous design architecture to reduce system cost
• Collaborate with external industrial design teams to balance design intent with tooling cost and manufacturability
• Configure lighting design to maximize performance while improving access to plants for harvest
• Minimize shipping envelope and enhance recycled content to support sustainability efforts
• Integrate sealing features to prevent egress and streamline product assembly

Manufacturing Processes:

• Injection Molding
• Blow Molding
• Compression Molding
• Ultrasonic Welding
• Insert Overmolding

Materials:

• High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
• Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)