COSM
While social media connects users near and far, it could be disconnecting them from their physical communities, and reflects and perpetuates polarizing aspects of society. How can virtual and physical worlds be merged to foster sustainable connections?
Responding to the 20/21 RSA Student Design Awards brief ‘Bridging the Divide’, and inspired by swarm intelligence and the effect small-scale, cooperative interactions have on larger systems, COSM attempts to pave the way towards more cohesive communities. Designed by and for local users, community members can play collaborative games online to earn vouchers to local business and services in the physical world. Users can learn to cooperate through a series of small, decentralised interactions, which can lead to more sustainable, resilient community networks. This small-scale cooperation can also serve as a base for tackling more serious issues through the collective action of community members.
COSM is about changing how users belong to their communities. It encourages and enables community members new and old to connect with each other in the virtual and physical worlds, all while benefiting the local economy. Featuring the positive power of social media in building and supporting communities, the future of this concept can grow with the introduction of emerging technologies to become a community resource; a platform where gaming, volunteering, the gig economy, and other community activities coalesce.
Ziener
Glove Design & Development
Glove design and development for in-house and external brands as well as various national teams and clubs 2017-2020
All photos in this section belong to and are courtesy of Franz Ziener GmbH & Co. KG
Ex4
Released AW 20/21
The freeride-oriented Ex4 line is one of the first series of highly-functional, sustainable winter gloves on the market. The gloves feature fully and partially recycled fabrics and trims, PFC-free materials, CO2-neutral development and delivery, and a repair service. Snow sport enthusiasts can make a conscious decision to purchase more environmentally-friendly, long-lasting gear with which they can continue to enjoy the great outdoors!
ISPO 2020
In pursuit of Museumhood
(Museum + Neighborhood)
Seamless
ISU Focus Grant - 2015/2016
This project stems from my interest in alternative materials and sustainability as it relates to the apparel industry. After reviewing the work of Suzanne Lee, I attempted to grow my own fabric using Symbiotic Cultures of Bacteria and Yeast, or SCOBYs. The two objectives of this project included the elimination of the post-harvest dyeing process and the construction of garments and accessories without sewn seams.
The first objective was completed by dyeing the fabric during the growth process with the use of different vinegars (balsamic, cider, red wine and white), teas (black, green and hibiscus) and red wine. By creating different combinations of the above ingredients with sugar and water, I was able to grow and harvest enough fabric for two children's garments and two accessories. The second objective was achieved by draping the fabric over and around dress forms wrapped in plastic and overlapping the material, allowing the fabric pieces to fuse as the garments & accessories dried.
This project would not have been possible without guidance from project advisor Sarah Bennett, and lab space provided by
Dr. Chunhui Xiang.
