The Problem

Why?

The importance of nurturing our bees.

Traditional beekeeping requires space and access to expensive equipment.

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The Vision

Concept Research: Bottle to Bottle Honey Production

researching the ways individuals have successfully broke the boundaries of traditional beekeeping

Ideation

integrating the aesthetic from the inspiration to arrive at a concept that is both functional and is suitable for a typical backyard environment

Solution

Aesthetic and Interaction Inspiration

of food Americans eat is directly or indirectly derived from honeybee pollination.

-inhabitat.com

of global food crops depend on pollination.

Honeybees are indispensable for sustaining food production.
Bee populations are under threat and traditional beekeeping isn’t always easy and accessible.
People want to help but don’t know how.

To develop a user-friendly, at home beekeeping system paired with a professional harvesting service:

making beekeeping accessible and hassle-free for individuals while supporting ecosystems and the bee population.

Before we get into designing…

What are the necessary components for a bee hive system and what do they do?

a stackable hive system with:

a clear main body for visibility without disturbing the colony
bamboo at the attachment points for a more eco-friendly alternative to wood

Branding Exploration

Attach top lid to the base of the brood box with the frames in place.

Place the queen excluder attachment onto the top of the brood box. This will prevent the queen from laying eggs in the honey super.

Tie the rope around eye hooks and hang the unit at least 18 inches off the ground.

Re-hang your hive at least 18” off the ground and wait for the bees to occupy the honey super and begin producing honey! This will take weeks to months depending on the health of the hive.

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How can we create an at-home system for raising and caring for bees, like we do with plants?

Being fully involved in the process!

hexagonal/organic shape to fit in with the aesthetic and play with honeycomb shape

Top Covers: venilation and protection

Honey Super: honey storage

Queen Excluder: frame to stop queen

Frame: foundation for beeswax

Brood Box: where the queen, bees, and all eggs live

Bottom Board: hive entrance

Hive Stand: elevates hive from the ground

How can we rework this concept into a more accessible system for more people?

Screw in eye hooks into the lid of the brood box.

Wait for the bees to come and do their work! They will begin occupying the brood box and creating the comb. This will take several days.

Unscrew eye hooks from brood box and screw them into the honey super in the same place.

Check if honey super is full. This is when most frames are about 80% capped with wax on their combs.

Jars of harvested honey from your home returned and ready to use!

Discover the fulfillment of the beekeeping experience as you nurture your own hive and support a healthier planet.

inspired by the natural, charming outdoor experience in your backyard and feeling one with nature
similar to the idea of having your own mini veggie garden, but having a mini beekeeping experience in your backyard that actually yields results

testing different hive layout methods:

Which is most suitable for the process?

return home

clear sides to allow visibility when caring for the bees

arranged frame layout for easy accessibility

Bee space: a measurement of 2/3 of an inch that allows bees to move freely between hive components without “glueing” them together

treated bamboo

protected from decay, insects, and fungi
stable
rapidly renewable resource
ecofriendly alternative to wood

greencast acrylic

produced with 100% recycled raw materials
easy to process
8-10x more impact resistance than glass
https://madreperlaspa.com/en/greencast/

chosen logo

Order the product.

Go to nectarhood.com to order your personal hive kit including:

brood box
honey super
frames
3 hive lid attachments
2 eye hooks & rope for hanging

hive lid

for protection from the elements

The Hive Lid Attachments

The brood box

top feeder

filled with sugar water to attract the bees

Learn and care for your hive and bees.

Visit nectarhood.com for resources and more information on caring for a hive, how the product works, and the bee process!

Set up and care

Treat frames with lemon grass oil by putting a few drops onto the top of the hive frames to attract the bees. Then put them into place in the brood box.

Acquire the top feeder attachment. Fill the jar with a ratio of 1:1 sugar and water and allow to dissolve. Screw back onto the attachment and add to the top of the brood box.

The honey super