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O-CASE
By creating a case that can store, present, and give the oranges gracefully without direct hand contact, O-Case allows us to preserve the Chinese traditional act of exchanging oranges during Chinese New Year safely amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic that has hindered our physical touch with people.
The Chinese believe that tangerines and oranges are auspicious symbols of a better year ahead. Their bright color also symbolizes gold, hence they have a meaning of bringing good luck and wealth. The traditional act of exchanging a pair of oranges is a way of sending wishes to the recipient and their family.
Our group proposed an orange case that encases a pair of oranges rather than just a paper/plastic bag. The case also functions as an object to present the oranges and deliver them to the recipient when opened.
The fabric wraps around the case uses spandex infused with silver ions that can eliminate bacteria and viruses when contacted.
The magnets around the rim of O-Case provide a secure lock when closed.
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