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13. Implications and applications

I. Ideation & Concept

Week 13 already and paving the way towards the final project. Coming into this stage, I was truly overwhelmed by the accumulation of new tools, materials, methodologies, and knowledge gained so far through each week. The ideation phase became an analytical process of reflection and synthesis by revisiting previous assignments, material explorations, and conceptual themes. My interest began to emerge particularly around material life cycles, body-space (architecture and fashion) relationships, and design beyond a single use phase. These reflections informed the direction of what I imagine myself creating as a project which I pitched under the Title ''Resurrect''.

A. What is the concept?

Starting to think of forming my ideas into a concept I structured the main influencing factors I was aiming to explore:

  • Design Crossovers between Fashion and Architecture ; Before becoming separate disciplines, Architecture and Fashion emerged from the same basic human need for protection and shelter. Early nomadic tribes lived in tents made from cloth or animal furs, the same materials used for clothing, making the weaver both tailor and builder.

  • Design for a Second life ; Is an approach in which an object is intentionally conceived to transform after its initial use, taking on a new function or role rather than becoming waste.

  • Human and Non-Human Centered Design ; Adopting both human and non human centered design by considering other species beyond the human use of an object. Design decisions are therefore informed not only by human comfort and function, but also by ecological relationships and coexistence.

The concept approach is exploring the possibility of designing a product that could resurrect for different use serving different species, through the use of clay as a medium.

B. What is the Vision?

C. Why?

It challenges the linear lifecycle of design, where objects are created for single use and later reduced to waste or recycling. By designing with multiple lives from the start , it addresses sustainability through transformation rather than disposal. It addresses a critical global challenge through technological and sustainable innovation by integrating clay 3d printing to couture-level textile fabrication, and architectural elements fabrication offering a true circular design model where a fashion and architecture are intentionally designed to transition into a life supporting ecological product (artificial reef) .

D. For Who?

  • Me, a designer and maker working with clay and digital fabrication.

  • Human users: wearers.

  • Non-human species: marine life, plants, and insects benefiting from the objects second life as habitats

  • Researchers interested in the ecological situation of the marine life in the red sea.

II. Research & Inspiration

Research

Inspiration

III. Slide show

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IV. Feedback

  • Pitch Feedback

    Jury Comment
    Oscar Consider how the second use can create a distinct aesthetic for the first use. Explore the material possibilities by trying it on the body to explore the drapiing of it.
    Anastasia since the coral reef topics is very emerging and we have since various proposals, the big difference you will make is if you are able actually to go and test it in the sea. already with few prototypes you can go and test it. Also, think of having an aquarium to test your prototypes. your slide what how, who has a lot of text. you can split it in single sllides and use 1 phrase- 3-4 lines max. have a look at my presentation for the more than human aspect>https://transitionsproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/M07-LU-More-than-Human-Design-More-than-Human-Design.pdf look into the work of svenja keune, look at ceramic fabrics and 3d ceramic for fashion
    Cecilia I love the second life of the garment - i wanna poke to tinker more in depth about the nurturing relation between the user and the second life of the objects - what is the ritual / process to pass it onto nature?maybe you can connect to someone who is busy with clay objects for pollinators or reef, so that you can build upon their knowledge.
    Claudia Amazing presentation! A long journey ahead
    Nuria Nice project. Maybe you can take a look into Olatz's project: https://class.textile-academy.org/2022/olatz-pereda/projects/00_03_creating_biomaterials/
    Louise one reference : Jeremy Gobé and its coral artefact project (textile and science), i would go for only one project to have the time to explore it in depth, the first holds more potential. you could look at beads making and trade in association with coral reef to inform your shapes. looking forward to the results!
    Carolina Great ideas and beautifull presentation Simone! Too many expectations, but the AI explains very well. I recommend that you test small sample on the body first! God work!