Koru is a two-unit composting system that completes the full composting lifecycle, from food scraps to finished compost, through guided processing and controlled curing.
Season Summer 2025
Timeline 6 weeks
Tools Solidworks + Cinema 4D + Redshift
More people want to compost than ever before, but most never start, put off by the reality they've seen: rotting piles, fruit flies, and constant maintenance. By integrating grinding, climate control, and organized curing into one system, Koru delivers finished compost automatically, removing the anxiety that keeps good intentions from becoming habits.
Angled augers and controlled heat break down a wide range of food waste, supporting everyday use while maintaining consistent internal conditions.
The halo seals the top of the chamber to contain airflow and moisture, houses the fine misting mechanism and filter, and remains removable for chamber access and service.
After one week of processing, pre-compost is dispensed through an internal chute into a removable tray for transfer to the curing bay.
The Curing Bay completes the composting cycle through passive maturation. Pre-compost is transferred into stackable trays that cure over three weeks with controlled airflow, delivering finished compost without turning or monitoring.
Embedded RFID tags allow the system to identify each tray, track curing progress, and adjust airflow and timing automatically as trays move through the curing cycle.
A dead-front interface remains visually quiet when inactive and automatically illuminates to display the current system state when interaction is required.
Designed as an all-inclusive companion, the Koru app not only connects users to their units but also serves as a composting hub, enabling community discussions, AI-guided support, and access to in-depth guides.
