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Sea Bacon, Plant Drones, and a Whole Lot of Material Exploration: Student Shows at Milan Design Week 2016

By Allison Fonder - April 22, 2016

Vestae by Creative Academy The students of Creative Academy, the design school of the luxury goods group Richemont (their portfolio includes Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget and Montblanc), presented a capsule collection based on wellness in the stunning setting of the Albergo Diurno-designed bathhouse located at the subway entrance of Piazza Oberdan. LinYee Yuan 1 of 94

Harenam by Yulia Kutuzova, Creative Academy A modern version of a vintage shaving brush made of natural sponge and wood. LinYee Yuan 2 of 94

Albergo Diurno This historic bath house served Milanese customers from its opening in 1923 until it was closed in the 90s. The space was designed by architect Piero Portaluppi. LinYee Yuan 3 of 94

Lyra by Manfredi Calamai of Creative Academy The flaked soap contained in this brass and olive wood container is still made by boiling beef tallow. Made in collaboration with Valobra, a century-old soap maker based in Genoa. LinYee Yuan 4 of 94

Hatria by Anthony Bouchot of Creative Academy Made with sponges from the Adriatic sea, this "scarf" is intended for every day use in the bath. LinYee Yuan 5 of 94

Spa Fashion by Creative Academy The students designed contemporary robes for the baths using waffle cotton produced by Busatti, a Tuscan-based textile company manufacturing linen, wool, hemp and cotton fibers since 1842. LinYee Yuan 6 of 94

Albergo Diurno This historic bath house served Milanese customers from its opening in 1923 until it was closed in the 90s. The space was designed by architect Piero Portaluppi. LinYee Yuan 7 of 94

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Medusae Project of HKU University of the Arts Utrecht This project by Charlotte van Alem of HKU Design in the Netherlands aims to create an environmentally friendly material using collagen tissue from Medusae jellyfish, a sea species that has increased in population as a result of climate change. Core77 9 of 94

Re-Collected by Hester de Wolff of HKU University of the Arts Utrecht Another project from HKU Design, de Wolff collects natural materials for use in dyes to create awareness of different material histories. Core77 10 of 94

An interesting 2-in-1 handcrafted stool Core77 11 of 94

Interstellar downslide lamps by Sarah Bartmann of Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Bartmann's lamps, made from ceramic, metal and glass, are a cross between art and design that ask the question: does good design mean the object also has to be highly functional and practical? Core77 12 of 94

Pickled, Preserved, Stored by Aneta Koutná of Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design These glasses by Koutná of Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design are hand formed storage containers meant to emphasize the value of home-made products. The rubber band sealing structure guarantees an airtight seal on the container. Core77 14 of 94

Connecting Wood Experiments by Tobias Rell of Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Designer Rell of Burg Giebichenstein explores the possibility of meshing strong bioplastic connection points onto wood for applications in furniture and beyond. Core77 15 of 94

A piece of furniture that also seems to act as a material experiment to see how aluminum and wood might mesh. Core77 18 of 94

Twofold by Merle Flügge of the Piet Zwart Institute A trippy play on materials and visual illusion is part of Piet Zwart Institute's "Out of Sight" exhibition Core77 19 of 94

Trame Virtuali by Sofia Angelopoulou and Maria Fernanda Duarte of the Piet Zwart Institute This handmade carpet tries to play off the idea that these objects often depict culturally identifiable symbols within their visual structure—hoping to create a rug that demonstrates the present time, the two designers used Twitter hashtags and computing codes to dictate the construction of the textile. (part of Piet Zwart Institute's "Out of Sight" exhibition) Core77 20 of 94

"Sustainability - Hand Made Please" by Tabitha Walther This system of elegant manual yet easy to use kitchen appliances beg the question of whether or not implanting electronics into every device is always necessary. (Part of the "Future Starts Now" exhibit organized by The University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland) Core77 22 of 94

A beautiful mechanical kitchen scale by Nadine Schaub Part of the "Future Starts Now" exhibit organized by The University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland Core77 23 of 94

RPT Eyewear Frames by Adrian Gögl of the University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland This collection of eyewear designed by Gögl postulates on a not-so-distant future where fabrication processes allow us to personalize products on a micro, highly ergonomic and even affordable level. (Part of the "Future Starts Now" exhibit organized by The University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland) Core77 24 of 94

Jelly Candies for the Material Futures Exhibit Students whose work was included in the "Future Starts Now " exhibit also incorporated an interactive element, handing out mint jelly candies they made on site. Core77 25 of 94

Stool Made of Leaves by Damian Schneider of the University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland (Part of the "Future Starts Now" exhibit organized by The University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland) Core77 26 of 94

OLED Lamp-Kit by Werner Baumhakl of the University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland Professor Baumhakl of the Academy of Art and Design Northern Switzerland creates a series of objects that embraces the nature of "do-it-yourself"—the objects seem able to be 3d printed en masse and then very easy assembled. (Part of the "Future Starts Now" exhibit organized by The University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland) 27 of 94

Desksharing Workspace by Stefanie Zobrist of the University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland An easily collapsible workspace by Zobrist for freelancers, start ups, or digital nomads. (Part of the "Future Start Now" exhibit organized by The University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland) Core77 30 of 94

Bicycle Concept by Viola Wyss of the University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland (Part of the "Future Starts Now" exhibit organized by The University of Art and Design Northern Switzerland) Core77 31 of 94

"Bounce Chair" by Diana Claudia Mot of VIA University College Denmark Core77 32 of 94

"Neptune" Spongey Speaker by Adela Hatic of VIA University College Denmark The speaker is apparently covered only by foam to help create deep vibrations from the bass. (Part the "Feel It" exhibit by VIA University College Denmark) Core77 33 of 94

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Future Flora by Giulia Tomasello of Central Saint Martins This material exploration by Tomasello uses techniques of microencapsulation to trap probiotic bacteria within a non-woven fabric, given us the possibility of "our clothes and accessories becoming the ecosystem that balance and support our skin flora" and increasing overall health. (Part of Central Saint Martins' "Material Futures" show) Core77 36 of 94

Adapting: Other Us by Katy Shand of Central Saint Martins Solas, a part of the Material Futures show by Central Saint Martins, is a boat in the form of a tent meant to act as a "speculative independent sea state" Core77 37 of 94

"Sea Meat" by Hanan Alkouh of Central Saint Martins As it becomes more transparent in society just how environmentally unsustainable, Alkouh's project explores how meat might be produced in a post-meat world. The appointed alternative material? Dulse seaweed, which apparently when fried tastes like bacon. Core77 38 of 94

"Pure Human: Exploration of the Intersection Between Biology and Luxury" by Tina Gorjanc Gorjanc's project from the Material Futures exhibit explores a possible future where biological material could inform a new luxury market (these speculative designs are leather products cultivated entirely from an individual's skin cells). Core77 39 of 94

"Phantom Sensations" by Niloufar Esfandiary of Central Saint Martins This project by Esfandiary is a set of post-amputation tools that attempt to reduce phantom limb pain by manually enabling a stronger link between one's brain and their missing limb. Core77 41 of 94

"Dew" by Apilada Vorachart of Central Saint Martins A common practice in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand involves burning husks and cobs of corn which would otherwise not be used. Vorachart's project for the 'Material Futures' exhibition creates elegant and practical product solutions using this collected corn waste. Core77 43 of 94

Inedible Futures by Valentina Coraglia of Central Saint Martins This project from Coraglia asks, "can design be a provocative tool to address socio-cultural issues?" In the project, Coraglia processes rubble from natural disaster sites in Italy to create large pasta forms, acting as a social critique on the Italian government's inability to efficiently deal with disaster aftermath. Core77 45 of 94

"Independent Labor" by Anne Vaandrager of Central Saint Martins Ruminating on the possibility of the National Health Service being privatized by the UK government, Vaandrager creates a speculative alternative solution for childbirth outside of the hospital environment. Core77 47 of 94

"HUMANMADE" by Charlotte Nordmoen of Central Saint Martins Nordmoen's project in the "Material Futures" exhibit explores the future of work and the potential for a world without jobs. The installation employs a robot that could even replace the humble ceramicist. Core77 51 of 94

"Through the Skyglow" by Manuel Thiessart of Central Saint Martins This playful project by Thiessart in the "Material Futures" show is a product meant to help city dwellers stargaze despite the presence of light pollution. Core77 53 of 94

"Mining Dust" by Mi Zhang of Central Saint Martins In a simple solution for using dust that collects during manufacturing to improve air quality, designer Mi Zhang creates objects from a material that mixes collected marble dust and pine resin. Core77 55 of 94

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"In Our Office", an exhibition by Lund University School of Industrial Design This exhibition is a collection of products create by students at the Lund University School of Industrial Design. Supervised by designer Stefan Diez as well as Rolf Hay of HAY, students envisioned office furniture and products that reflect the habits of young creatives whose behaviors can change the conventional model of the corporate environment. Core77 59 of 94

Bunk Desk by André Gunnarsson of the Lund University School of Industrial Design This desk addresses the issue of distraction that comes from coworkers chatting in the office. The Bunk Desk facilitates a slight feeling of isolation, "providing a space where the buzz fades away and new perspectives open up" (part of the "In Our Office" exhibition). Core77 60 of 94

FOLD by Siri Skillgate of the Lund University School of Industrial Design Research for FOLD, an adaptable pleated textile that can be used to customize or modify work environments (part of the "In Our Office" exhibition). Core77 61 of 94

FOLD by Siri Skillgate of the Lund University School of Industrial Design Examples of the FOLD pleated textile project (part of the "In Our Office" exhibition) Core77 62 of 94

Coffee Corner by Anna Mattsson and Isis and Flote of the Lund University School of Industrial Design Coffee Corner is a product that recognizes the need in office environments for quick coffee breaks or impromptu meetings and creates a space for these spontaneous but common daily moments. (part of the "In Our Office" exhibition) Core77 63 of 94

Royal Academy of Art the Hague took over the entire top floor of a private apartment with their show titled "RESET". Core77 64 of 94

"RESET" by the Royal Academy of Art Drinks were served from mysterious vessels coming down the side of this tower by anonymous hands. Core77 65 of 94

"RESET" by the Royal Academy of Art In her "Designs for Discomfort / Dissections", Lynne Brouwer investigates the interior design of institutions that house difficult experiences in our lives (for example, hospitals and prisons). Core77 66 of 94

"RESET" by the Royal Academy of Art Another view of Lynne Brouwer's installation. Core77 67 of 94

"RESET" by the Royal Academy of Art Rob Van Der Burg addresses how in modern landscapes, plants sometimes struggle to adapt to their changing environments. By attaching different forms of technology to plants, he enables the plants to thrive in their modern conditions. Core77 68 of 94

"RESET" by the Royal Academy of Art Van der Burg's plant drone Core77 69 of 94

Smell o' Clock In the "24 Hours in the Life of a Swiss Cuckoo Clock" exhibit by HEAD—Geneve, students each reinterpreted the classic cuckoo clock form. In this design by matali crasset, the machine emits an essential oil made from plants gathered from a forest in Vienne, France at the beginning of spring when cuckoos are known to appear. 70 of 94

Cuckoo This cuckoo clock by James Auger of HEAD—Geneve incorporates a faux bird, which appears at the opening at the top of each hour. Core77 71 of 94

Brick and Sand Oven by Pieter Städler of Design Academy Eindhoven Eindhoven's student show entitled "Touch Base" focused on creating objects that reconnect us with a real sense of tactility within our digitally saturated world. Städler's ovens are created using easily sourced materials that also connect us more to the primal nature of food and cooking. Core77 72 of 94

"Felt Like a Sheep" by Guilhem de Cazenove of Design Academy Eindhoven This project by Guilhem de Cazenove is a small scale, nomadic solution to felting sheep's wool. 74 of 94

Entrance to "Touch Base" Organized by the Design Academy Eindhoven. Core77 75 of 94

"Care for Milk" Dairy Glazes by Ekaterina Semenova of Design Academy Eindhoven Semenova experimented with the possibility of using milk as a ceramic glaze; after her experiments, she discovered not only that milk works to make ceramic highly waterproof, but also results in interesting visual aftereffects. Core77 76 of 94

"Solid" by Erez Nevi Pana of Design Academy Eindhoven "Solid' is a new material made out of soil, fungi, sugar and other natural materials, which can be used to make imperfect yet expressive forms. The ingredients are also mixed to create a deliberate chemical reaction where the form doubles in size once it is heated. Core77 77 of 94

"Ripening Rugs" by Adrianus Kundert of Design Academy Eindhoven Kundert's Ripening Rugs are a mixture of materials meant to improve over time through use or wear and tear. Core77 78 of 94

"Forest Wool" by Tamara Orjola of Design Academy Eindhoven Orjola's project is an investigation of pine needles, a waste material of the timber industry. The designer was able to create material products that maintain a variety of different textural consistencies and stregnths. Core77 79 of 94

ECAL x Punkt at Palazzo Litta In collaboration with the Swiss technology brand Punkt, the 2nd year Master Product Design students presented concepts for consumer electronics guided by the brand's philosophy of simplifying life. LinYee Yuan 82 of 94

Wall Printer by Nadine Schaub of ECAL Taking inspiration from wall-mounted mailboxes, Schaub designed a wall-mounted printer by rethinking the cartridge system. LinYee Yuan 83 of 94

Tilting Projector by Jaehoon Jung of ECAL A compact projector that is designed to project at multiple angles -- on a vertical, wall, ceiling or in a corner. LinYee Yuan 84 of 94

Extension Socket by Lucas Frank of ECAL A compact solution for cable management at home or on-the-go. LinYee Yuan 85 of 94

Digital Camera by Jeremy Faivre of ECAL Reduced to its essence, the camera lets you focus on the moment rather than mediating the view through a screen. LinYee Yuan 86 of 94

Internet Radio by Terkel Skou Steffensen Explore thousands of digital radio stations with a simple touch. LinYee Yuan 87 of 94

Tisch by Max Negrelli of HfG Karlsruhe Students from German design school HfG Karlsruhe present kkaarrllss, their 7th edition of limited-edition objects and prototypes from the product design program. LinYee Yuan 88 of 94

Design is 10 Years Old by Clemens Lauer of HfG Karlsruhe Lauer asked three 10-year-olds to draw their ideal furniture pieces and then realized their visions in 3D. Here, a side table with integrated lighting LinYee Yuan 89 of 94

Fat Cabinet by Anne Tonsmann of HfG Karlsruhe Tonsmann's Fat Cabinet was inspired by the Finnish photographer Iiu Susiraja's self-portraits where she poses with various objects attached to or wedged between parts of her body. The "cabinet" stores objects between the soft fleshy foam folds on a steel frame. LinYee Yuan 90 of 94

Yurt Market 800 by Max Guderian and Clemens Lauer of HfG Karlsruhe Guderian and Lauer redesigned the ubiquitous plastic Monobloc lawn chair. By shortening the seat, the chair takes on a more elegant silhouette and becomes uncomfortable, calling the users attention to the perils of mass manufacturing. LinYee Yuan 91 of 94

Particularly Persnickety Porcelain Party Pyramids with Pompoms by Mallika Chandra of SAIC A collection of party serving ware inspired by the nonsensical linguistic games found in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. LinYee Yuan 92 of 94

Xocolatl by Martha Valencia and Ernst by Maya Jay of SAIC A traditional Mexican hot chocolate frothing tool inspired by Maximiliana and Carlota, who were 19th-century governors of Milan and later became Mexican emperors. Jay's standing desk upholstered in cowhide and inspired by the evolution of the soft-to-hard tissue rations of stick insects in Ernst Haeckel's Generelle Morphologie der Organismen. LinYee Yuan 93 of 94

whatnot Collection by SAIC The collection celebrates the school's 150th anniversary by drawing on ideas, objects and historical references from it's founding year, 1866. Read more about the show here. LinYee Yuan 94 of 94

An impressive characteristic of the student exhibitions at this year's Milan Design Week were their sheer ambitiousness: with projects that went far beyond the normal fare, topics ranged from creating plastics out of completely natural sources to imagining how to satisfy our meat craving in a speculative post-meat world (hint: it involves seaweed). Some students decided to tackle more aesthetic and conceptual concerns while others turned to more political spheres to investigate just how far design can help to improve in areas of sustainability or even humanitarian efforts. The overall results were not only elegant, but also thought-provoking and inviting even for those not normally engaged in design-centric conversation circles.

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