Product design project- creating a sustainable bird product help (1 Viewer)

[georgia2024designer]

Hi there,

I am a (UK A-Level) designer looking to create a sustainable product for birds to fit into urban gardens. To appease 'general consumers' I am ideally going to add other features for human use, such as a key hide, light or storage component.

I was wondering if anyone could help me answer some questions (as a relative newbie to all things bird!):

1. What are common problems you experience with current bird products (e.g., feeders, baths, nesting boxes)
2. Do you prefer bird products made from specific materials (e.g., wood, metal, plastic)
3. Do you have problems with squirrels or other animals accessing bird food, and what designs or deterrents work well
4. Is technology used in any of your bird products

Any other points/design ideas or general information would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛

 

[EK_Birds]

A simple cage feeder, but with a wider cage between the bars and the actual feeder seems like a fairly obvious winner to me.

Most cage feeders you see, the magpies, starlings etc can still reach the feeding ports by clinging to the outside of the cage.

This one is about as wide a gap that I have seen :

Gardman Heavy Duty Squirrel Proof Seed Feeder

A heavy duty cast cage that provides maximum resistance to squirrels and larger birds so your smaller feathered friends can dine in peace.

www.gardenwildlifedirect.co.uk

The majority tend to be much closer to the bars, such as this :

Squirrel Proof Seed Feeder

Designed to deter squirrels and larger birds, this Premium Caged Squirrel Proof Seed Feeder is made from hard wearing, chew proof metal and has been powder coated in a beautiful green finish. Food not included.

www.gardenwildlifedirect.co.uk