ROUNDCOUTURE
#Bioplastics & biomaterials
Roundcouture was a research project that I developed in collaboration with seven other designers, artists and professionals from different sectors. The main aims of the project were the following:
1.TO FIND ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS TO PLASTICS:
To explore the creation and manipulation of bioplastics and biomaterials that could serve as a replacement for silicone, latex, resin and many other harmful plastic materials used in industry today.These bioplastics offer a wide range of possibilities, as by adjusting the recipes you can adapt their technical characteristics, playing with colour, texture, shape and flexibility.
2.HIGH QUALITY DESIGN:
With the help of the MediaLab Prado and its equipment, we created a series of garments using all the digital design techniques. The use of 2D and 3D models helped us achieve more exquisite finishes and high-quality designs.
3.MESSAGE (LEGACY):
With this project we wanted to prove that sustainable fashion can be as sophisticated, innovative and beautiful as some of the current high couture designs, making it an attractive choice. We also wanted to share our work to encourage and inspire new artists and designers to continue researching and working towards this promising new material future.
1.TO FIND ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS TO PLASTICS:
To explore the creation and manipulation of bioplastics and biomaterials that could serve as a replacement for silicone, latex, resin and many other harmful plastic materials used in industry today.These bioplastics offer a wide range of possibilities, as by adjusting the recipes you can adapt their technical characteristics, playing with colour, texture, shape and flexibility.
2.HIGH QUALITY DESIGN:
With the help of the MediaLab Prado and its equipment, we created a series of garments using all the digital design techniques. The use of 2D and 3D models helped us achieve more exquisite finishes and high-quality designs.
3.MESSAGE (LEGACY):
With this project we wanted to prove that sustainable fashion can be as sophisticated, innovative and beautiful as some of the current high couture designs, making it an attractive choice. We also wanted to share our work to encourage and inspire new artists and designers to continue researching and working towards this promising new material future.
