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Share knowledge about circular design
OPEN RESOURCES
Syntropic Materials, Eugenia Morpurgo
Syntropic Material is an attempt to design regenerative production processes for traditional and innovative plant/animal based materials using agricultural leftovers from regenerative, polycultural, agroforestal agriculture.With the objective of shifting natural material production process from an extractive, monocultural, entropic one to a nurturing, polycultural syntropic one.
For more information on the project go to Syntropic Materials website.
In keeping with the open and free spirit of the platform, we want to share with you some of the projects that have helped us better understand the - very complex and often fragmented - world of sustainable materials.
We have selected a number of projects that provide valuable insights into this growing industry in more detail. The list includes materials research, publications and digital projects. Write us to send your suggestions!
Visit the Design Stories page to find a captivating selection of interviews and articles exploring the work of designers and studios pushing the boundaries of design culture, material research, and circular design. Also, discover a curated collection of books here.
@pensierocircolare, Luisa Prina Cerai
@pensierocircolare is an Instagram account that talks about the circular materials that are changing our present. A vertical feed that tells how secondary raw materials and new products can be obtained from a single material and its waste: mycelium, agricultural by-products, used coffee, paper, algae and much more. A visual hub to share the state of the art of today's design that designs in a sustainable and conscious way and to keep up to date with fairs, circular events and many resources. Because the future is circular! #circularthinking #materialmaterial #closeloop
For more information on the project go to @pensierocircolare
HEALING MATERIALITIES from a Biodesign perspective, Barbara Pollini
Healing Materialities is a conceptual framework originated by Barbara Pollini's doctoral research (2023). Her study intersects Biodesign, Material Design and Design for Sustainability to frame biodesigned materials' potential for both conventional and regenerative sustainability. The study had an intense Research Through Design phase which led to four Biodesign projects developed in collaboration with various Italian and foreign institutions and scientific laboratories. The projects address new techniques and material solutions for bacterial cellulose, bioreceptive materials for biomonitoring and urban resilience, silk-based materials, and materials for edible electronics.
Part of the doctoral research is shared online and can be deepened here: healing-materialities.design.
Circulardesign.it by Alessio Franconi
CircularDesign.it is an open-source platform developed from a three-year PhD research at the University Iuav of Venice, aiming to assist companies and students in adopting a collaborative approach to accelerate the circular economy from the earliest phases of the design process. The project, managed by Alessio Franconi, utilizes the Design for X (DfX) methodology to break down the complexity of product development by applying multiple design strategies simultaneously. The platform offers a collection of systemic design strategies, case studies, glossaries, recommended books, sustainable tools, and courses to inspire and guide users in their circular transition.
For more information visit circulardesign.it
ECOLANA
Ecolana is a Mexican digital platform that helps people recycle more effectively by offering the country’s largest interactive map of recycling centers. Users can find over 3,000 locations, complete with opening hours, addresses, and information on the types of materials accepted. The platform also features tools like "Trash-Later," which helps identify and sort waste correctly, and collaborates with companies to promote sustainable recycling practices. Through education and rewards programs, Ecolana aims to build a stronger recycling culture across Mexico.
For more information visit ecolana.com.mx and follow the project on Instagram
KOYNE PROGRAM, Residencies by Arcaica ry
Koyne Program focuses on creating a methodological platform, guiding collaborations around non-extractive bio-based materials and recycled technologies in the creative industry. The approach gives a blend of methodological tools, sustainable materials and technological support, enabling creative professionals to maximize the program's potential. Koyne resonates with the idea that every living entity is intrinsically linked, understanding life as vibrant matter and drawing inspiration from biological systems and technodiversity promoting creative investigation as a way to communicate ideas for a more conscious and sustainable life.
For more information on the program go to www.koyne.org & @koyne.circuit
