During one of my Design Research Methods courses, the focus was on what comes before the act of designing a brand or logo. For this specific project, we were given the task of creating a solution for a problem in the world. My team and I were interested in the lack of knowledge people had in recycling, what could not be recycled, and the many items that don’t get recycled. My team and I developed a solution to help our audience manage their trash, landfill, and recyclables better within their homes. For example, we created a more practical way to sort out your trash at home and in public areas.