In Ghana, metal container kiosks are utilized for both commercial and occasionally residential purposes.

They are typically moved from one place to another.

These containers' construction materials, however, are not suited for transit.

Therefore, during transportation, these containers wind up being damaged or partially destroyed.

Fortunately, a movable container kiosk has been created by the Industrial Art department at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

image of the mobile kiosk

The researchers discovered that these containers rusted at a fast rate due to the use of mild steel instead of galvanised steel to manufacture them.

Mild steel appeared less resistant to atmospheric conditions and rusted even faster because they were placed on concrete.

To address these problems, the study developed an alternative design that is easily dismountable, transportable and easily assembled without damaging its quality and physical outlook.

new design addresses the issue of rusting

The new design addresses the problem of rust by creating pedestals that are not made of cement.

“Within three hours you should be able to set your kiosk up to start selling,” lead researcher, Dr Samuel Baah Kissi said.

researcher, Dr Samuel Baah Kissi