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Anastasia Klimova

Water Filter

Monday, 17 August 2026

Minus

Minus is a portable tap water filter designed to be reusable and zero waste. Minus uses pressure from the tap to push water through a filter of activated coconut charcoal, removing chemicals, bacteria and odour. The body is made of stainless steel with a rubber coating for a better grip when wet. A natural indigo colourant inside the filter washes out gradually with use, showing clearly when a replacement is needed. The used filter can be posted back, then cleaned, recharged and reused, which avoids the waste left by disposable filters.

Jooen Lee

Biodegradable Material

Sunday, 16 August 2026

Bonyeon

Bonyeon is a biodegradable material used for household products such as lighting and trays. Bonyeon consists only of discarded agricultural and fishery byproducts, such as rice bran, bark and seaweed, bound with natural adhesives of proteins and microorganisms. The material is light and durable, and imitates the colour, scent and texture of nature. Bonyeon decomposes completely in a natural environment and leaves no harmful substances. Production is possible in a small workshop or at home with little capital, and the use of byproducts adds income for farming and fishing villages.

Li Sung Shan

Reusable Straw

Saturday, 15 August 2026

Ztraw

Ztraw is a foldable and pocket-size solution that solves the biggest issues faced by reusable straws; portability and hygiene. Just open it up to clean every corner and fold it back up to carry it with you anywhere. It has antibacterial compound mixed PP and TPE material to make sure your straw is safe along with a washable pouch. It is the first-ever stylish eco-friendly product at an affordable price that fits human ergonomics and blends a sturdy triangular shape into a circular mouth opening.

Chien-Chen Lai

Vinegar Bottle

Friday, 14 August 2026

ArtVinegar

ArtVinegar is a do-it-yourself kit for turning imperfect fruit into fruit vinegar at home. The kit contains a glass bottle, a choice of vinegar flavors and a printed manual. Shoppers can select unappealing or overripe fruit at supermarkets, produce markets or small farmers markets. The bottle is made of recycled brown glass through a bubbling process, and the bubble pattern recalls the bubbles of vinegar fermentation. The empty bottle can be returned to the sales outlet for recycling. Food waste is reduced and sustainability is promoted.

Anastasia Klimova

Smartphone Repurposing Service

Thursday, 13 August 2026

ReCover

ReCover is a conceptual service that allows smartphone owners to turn obsolete phones into useful devices such as a webcam, a security camera or a touchpad. The ReCover application scans the hardware and firmware of a phone and then suggests suitable options based on its condition. A kit is ordered, and a new operating system prepares the phone for its new role. The phone is placed inside a case made of injection moulded recycled ABS plastic. ReCover keeps old phones out of landfill and offers useful hardware at a low cost.

Antonia Fedder

Multifuncional Amadou

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Fungi Narratives

Fungi Narratives is a material and design research project based on fungi as an organic material. The project explores the properties of Fomes fomentarius and Fomitopsis betulina combined with compostable bioplastics made from plant based glycerin, agar agar and water. Results include amadou leather accessories such as a face mask, embroidery, up-cycled fashion pieces and a collection of paper-like sheets made only from fungi and water. The aim is to use abundant natural resources to create materials with a positive impact on sustainable design.

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