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IN-VITRO SKINS

 

Category

Biodesign

Bioremediation | Algae | 3D simulation | Computational Design

Carried out at

MA Biodesign

Central Saint Martins

University of the Arts London

Conducted with 

Carolina Kyvik Ruiz

Eleonora Rombolá

Cassandra Quinn

Kit Ondaatje Rolls

Tutors

Nancy Diniz | Course Leader

MA Biodesign

Carole Collet | Professor in Design for Sustainable Futures 

Alice Taylor | Lecturer of Biology and Living Systems

Shem Johnson | Grow Lab Specialist Technician

Location
London  —  UK

Date

Feb.  —  April 2020

Living in symbiosis with micro-organisms.

This project addresses the conception of a new type of wearable technology focused on air pollution remediation, utilizing a living system to sequester carbon. By integrating the intimate space of humans, this symbiotic relationship with a living microorganism relies on mutual benefits between species.

What if the carbon dioxide released by humans could be harnessed to support algal growth, rather than being directly released into the environment? And in return, what if these microalgae could ensure oxygen production, essential for human respiration? This research bridges social, bioengineering, design, biology, ecology, and ethics.

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Mapping interactions between the human body and the environment.

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Wearables inspired by biomorphic shapes | Rhino 3D, Grasshopper software.

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