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2024
What I Did: Biomaterial Experimentation, Product Development, Material Research, Prototyping, Fabrication, 3D Rendering, Technical Drawing
The focus of this project was to explore the conceptual design of high-quality and stylish furniture objects using biomaterials and other sustainable renewable or recycled materials.
The ThinkingI was curious if we might invest more time in developing renewable products that have longer lifespans? Why waste time making leggings out of plastic bottles when perhaps you can take plastic bottles and turn them into chairs? Or tables? Or bed frames? Or picture frames? All of which have the possibility of a long lifespan, far longer than any article of clothing.
The OutcomeDuring R&D, I tested recipes to create bioplastics and biofoam for home items such as furniture. This was an ambitious task and there are few designers who have successfully created bioplastic furniture. Texture, strength, size, and more were all difficult to predict along with resilience and strength long term. I am further interested in understanding truly sustainable and ethical materials and their use in the production of furniture, household items, architecture, and more. As of May 2026, the bioplastic/biorubber has not yet molded though its lost its vibrancy in color. (Photo documentation to be updated.)
This prototype was developed under the mentorship of Shuyi Cao.