M A T E R I A L D E S I G N
Materials matter.
They are fundamental elements at the beginning of every design process. They ultimately determine if a product can be safely recycled or biodegrade. Materials excite our senses and embody the promise of innovation, identification, attachment and belonging while being closely linked to our heritage and traditions. So it is worth taking a closer look at the materials we design with.
"The material choice alone can account for up to 95% of a product’s environmental and social footprint." ( Amanda Johnston, 2019)
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LABVERDE Art Immersion Program in the Amazon – explorative research project on natural dyes and pigments creating a footprint of local place, space and time in the context of the Amazon.
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Exhibition for Colour Conference "Farbe & Gesundheit – Mensch, Natur, Licht, Material, Raum" by Deutsches Farbenzentrum e.V. at Humboldt University Berlin
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WORTH Partnership Project Winner – explorative material design and development for the use in wearable garments together with Material Design Lab of KEA – Copenhagen School of Design & Technology
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Circular Oceans – The outfit explores circular design strategies promoting natural materials and ocean health.
Collaboration with Carolyn Raff Studio.
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Algae Leather – material development and research with Anke Pasold from Material Design Lab of KEA – Copenhagen School of Design & Technology
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Ocean Flowers – Decadence as a source for inspiration is used as a central theme for this collaborative material study. Focussing on SDGs 12 and 14.
Collaboration with Carolyn Raff Studio.
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RAW LINES – The collection was nominated for Federal German Ecodesign Award 2019 in the category Young Talent.
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BLACK COAST – The collection focussed on local production using natural fibres and innovative materials, including knitted glass silk and cupro.
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MaDe – Material designers workshop in Milan exploring algae biofoams.