Digitizing industrial take-back systems for ContainerGrid
SaaS UX/UI Design UX Research Communication Design
2024 - 2025
€30,000
in funding secured
through Hitachi Pilot Project
Note: Due to NDA restrictions, direct screenshots of this product cannot be shared. However, the following overview is based on the publicly shared marketing visuals and my own role in shaping this offering from concept to pitch.
In parallel with ongoing platform improvements, I led the design and research for a brand-new product aimed at expanding ContainerGrid’s market reach. This Go-to-Market product was designed for industrial clients seeking to digitize their product take-back and recycling systems, particularly in response to tightening ESG and EPR regulations.
Over an eight-week sprint, I collaborated with the CEO, sales, and engineering teams to conduct interviews, prototype user journeys, and deliver a working clickable prototype used in live demos. The product successfully won Hitachi’s industry challenge, securing funding and opening up a new revenue stream for the company.
Key Feature Highlights
Recycling Ecosystem Insourcing
Designed interfaces to connect manufacturers with their clients, logistics providers, and dismantling partners.
This enabled a seamless, traceable take-back process for end-of-life products.
Virtual Material Aggregation
Developed concepts for real-time virtual inventory management and chain-of-custody tracking.
This ensured transparent, centralized control over fragmented material flows.
Certified Recycling & Tech Integration
Mapped flows for integrating third-party recycling tech partners and issuing digital certificates for material quality
This was essential for compliance and auditability and enabled a seamless, traceable take-back process for end-of-life products.
Green Material Allocation
Created a decision interface for allocating verified recycled material to supply chain partners and specific take-back contracts, helping clients reduce costs while meeting sustainability KPIs.