Anett Papp is a Hungarian artist working at the intersection of biodesign, textile innovation, and sustainability to create eco-friendly textiles in collaboration with nature.
My approach aims to bridge the natural world with the world of design, introducing new ecological solutions for the textile industry - the artist explains.
The Naturing Project
Naturing is a…
Inspired by the concept of Euclidean space, Axis is a collection of tables designed using recycled materials sourced from the sea. Presented by the BlueCycle studio and designed by Alessandro Gorla (Studio Algoritmo), it stands as an innovative example of circular design.
BlueCycle, based in Greece, is a pioneering company in the field of circular…
Barbara Pollini, designer and researcher, has recently developed a series of handmade sculptures titled Designed Wilderness: Minimum Viable Ecosystems. These works serve as an experiment in exploring bio-receptive design through craftsmanship, slow colonization, and the Art of Noticing. This approach, which Pollini calls slow biodesign, contrasts sharply with the rapid pace of plastic 3D printing.…
Open until January 31 at the Wexler Gallery in Philadelphia, JUXTAPOSED: A PORTAL TO AFRICAN DESIGN is the first extensive solo exhibition of Jomo Tariku, a renowned Ethiopian-American artist and furniture designer. It is a true journey guiding viewers through the world of African design, drawing from the deep roots that inspire the designer’s work.…
Through his projects, Japanese-born designer and engineer Yuta Ikeya (1991) introduces a new way to engage with nature, one that is mindful of temporal rhythms and respectful of ecosystems. Based in Utrecht, Netherlands, Ikeya uses his design expertise to create tools and equipment that embrace the unpredictability of the natural world. His design explorations are…
Founded by Belgian craftsman Pieter Van Bruyssel in 2020, Grond Studio is a workshop that transforms raw earth into unique surfaces, furniture, and design objects. Through experimentation and collaborations with architects, artists, designers, and scientists, the studio reinterprets ancient construction techniques with new material knowledge and the pursuit of contemporary aesthetics. (Cover image Jam Hotel,…
Pangaia Grado Zero is an Italian research institution based in Montelupo Fiorentino (FI), leading in the design and development of eco-sustainable and biodegradable solutions. Through the e-commerce platform Life Materials, Pangaia sells its materials to offer low environmental impact choices to designers and companies prioritizing innovative resources and responsibility towards the health of the environment…
Previously featured on WeVux with the Ohmie lamp, the Italian design studio Krill Design - specialized in developing products within a 100% circular process - announces the launch of REKRILL®-MENT Orange.
This is an innovative filament produced with the patented biomaterial REKRILL®, which offers the opportunity to bring your imagination to life by creating completely…
After the success of the first edition of the Material Lab at ISPO Munich 2023, innovative circular materials were again put into the spotlight at OutDoor by ISPO 2024. Curated once again by Studio Nima, the Material Lab, part of the Sustainability Hub, showcased a wide variety of solutions: bio-based yarns, plant-derived pigments, and alternatives…
The world of design is increasingly focused on offering solutions that reduce environmental impact without compromising aesthetics and functionality. From furniture to interiors, there are already many ideas and proposals that meet this need. One example is the new materials created from waste and organic resource. In this article, we will explore three examples of…