1. Physical Sketchbook
My initial design development process in a physical sketchbook, showing concept ideation, sketching, collaging and textile material development based and inspired from biomimicry - naturally occurring shapes, materials, structures, co-designing with nature and developing textiles with regenerative properties.
2. Digital Sketchbook
A digital sketchbook incorporating the earlier stage concept development from my physical sketchbook and continuing the design process further.
3. Cult/ivate
The intention of this project is to prove a theory that imagines a complete fashion cycle can be executed in a fully sustainable manner - from the fibre to the purchase, being 100% biodegradable, compostable and even edible.
The making process of the material is optimised, any excess is used in the next batch and since the final garments are either 3D printed or moulded to shape there is no leftover. Each piece created is one of a kind, unique in its colouring, pattern and texture as it is designed in collaboration with nature. The ingredients available at the time of season define the colour palette and patterns on the final product. Over 50% of the material used is made of fruits, vegetables and/or flowers discarded from local shops.
4. A Cult/ivated Garment's Life Cycle
A graphic illustrating the life cycle of a 'Cultivated' garment - from organic plant waste through moulding, wear and then composted or dissolved and remade into a new garment.
The concept proposes a method of biofabricating garments by moulding and 3D printing with fruit and vegetable waste, where at the end of the garment's 'usable' life, it is either (a) returned to be dissolved and remade in a new design or the garment can be (b) composted and used as soil fertiliser in specifically regulated farming regions where the nutrients released will enrich the soil.
5. Website Mockup for project 'Cult/ivate'
Video showcasing the desktop and mobile website mockups I have designed for Cult/ivate.
6. Consumer Research Conducted for 'Cult/ivate'
A consumer research survey conducted for my project Cult/ivate to identify whether a biomaterial-based demi couture fashion brand will be desirable enough in the current market.
7. Video of the Making Process of Sodium Alginate Yarn
Video documenting the preparation process of bio yarn making using sodium alginate and calcium chloride solution.
8. Sodium Alginate material drying experiment in different shapes and sizes
Biomaterial development showing a collection of prototypes - a mix of successful and unsuccessful samples that have helped me understand the properties of the sodium alginate recipe. These experiments have informed me what methods of making are compatible with the alginate and how to continue improving the process.
9. Alginate Yarn Samples
Alginate yarn samples varying in thickness, colour intensity and texture.
10. Dye Absorption Process
Sodium alginate strings left to soak in dye for 7+ days, slowly soaking up the dye and turning from blue to purple.
11. Xanthan Gum Bioplastic
Bioplastic sheet made of xanthan gum, salt & glycerol with a description of the making method and drying process.
12. Xanthan Gum Bioplastic Sculpture
Final outcome of the xanthan gum, salt and glycerol bioplastic recipe and concept design incorporating bioluminescent qualities.
13. Agar Agar Vegan Bioleather
Vegan Leather substitute made from a mixture of fruit waste, agar agar (red algae Gelidium), glycerol and water.
14. Biomaterial Properties
Video of biomaterial samples and images with description of the recipe ingredients and the material's qualities. This is a recent development of biomaterial prototypes made of fruit and vegetable waste with the intention to be used in the making of fully compostable garments. The results are a variety of strong but flexible lightweight materials with skinlike texture, similar to leather.
15. Lemon Waste Bioplastic
Bioplastic sample made of lemon leftovers, agar, glycerine and red food colouring dye with glossy finish. The texture finishing of the sheet is glossy and even, much like a plastic sheet derived from fossil fuel.
