Biodesign product

BIO-BASED MATERIALS is a research project on materials obtained from biomass. The objective is to investigate an alternative to conventional materials that often have a great negative impact on the environment. The development of these materials obtained from biomass would not only mean an improvement for the planet, but could also offer new sensations, colors, textures, smells and interactions between the user and the object. This project is developed within the framework of the Final…

“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you,” said Frank Lloyd Wright. Being acquainted with his work in organic architecture, we k

MA Material Futures Work in Progress Jan 17, Bio-Packaging, Maria Idicula Kurian

If you're redesigning your bathroom but you're bored with the regularly-designed tiles that you see in the market, this 3D printed tile design may be for you. T

I wanted to write since a long time about new material developments and recycling of materials, and than I discovered seaweed, a large algae that grows in the sea or on rocks. Seaweed also known as sea tangle, marine meadow, nori, kelp. The common use, at present, of seaweed is as food, in cosmetics

Wind turbines inspired by schools of fish. Drag resistant swim suits modelled after shark skin. Anti-virus software, & Airport Scanners were all influenced by the design principles of Biomimi…

Designers should stop using recycled plastic and instead use bioplastics made from raw materials such as algae if they want to reduce pollution, according to Istanbul Design Biennial curator Jan Boelen.

Image 2 of 20 from gallery of Building Elements Come Alive with this Pinecone-Inspired Material that Reacts to Moisture. Photograph by Chao Chen

„An ocean full of opportunities“ is a research project about the usage of different types of algae and algae based products to create sustainable sequins. The complete biodegradable biopolymer is mainly made from Agar Agar, an algae based gelatine substitute. It can be produced in a variety of shades, structures and looks. The biopolymer is dyed with leftover natural dye baths or colors made from algae.