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Physiological Aesthetic

Designers draw visual inspiration from the human body's genetic makeup

Trend - Fashion and industrial designers are recreating the look and feel of human organs and skin with new materials that promote sustainability. Drawing inspiration from human anatomy, these design projects create representations that address the importance of using low-impact materials.

Insight - In order for designers and artists to have their work make a lasting impact on viewers and customers, it's important to create visceral connections with them. In activism, people are likely to be drawn to products or experiences that mimic the human condition--and designers that replicate it are able to evoke the most thought and, ultimately, change.
Workshop Question - How can you adopt more sustainable practices to strengthen your brand's message?
Trend Themes
1. Biomimicry Design - Designers and artists are drawing inspiration from the human body's genetic makeup to create sustainable and low-impact materials that evoke visceral connections with viewers and customers.
2. Sustainable Fashion - More designers are creating clothing out of 100% natural or biodegradable materials like mushroom mycelium and natural latex to reduce the impact of fashion on the environment.
3. Biological Engineering - Researchers are exploring the potential for incorporating microorganisms and skin pigments into design projects and industries for human augmentation and ecological preservation.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - By experimenting with new biomimicry and sustainable materials, fashion designers can revolutionize the way clothing is made and purchased.
2. Architecture and Design Industry - Applications of new materials and technologies based on biological engineering have the potential to create innovative and eco-friendly designs.
3. Art and Sculpture Industry - By combining classical sculpting techniques and innovative materials, artists and sculptors can create distinctive and attention-grabbing works that evoke visceral connections with viewers.
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Vegetation-Based Textile Experiments
Vegetation-Based Textile Experiments
Aniela Hoitink Used Mycelium to Create The Neffa Dress
Through the willingness of designers to conduct vigorous textile experiments, the fashion industry is able to maintain a steady course toward innovation. As many creatives are turning to... MORE
Washable Natural Latex Bags
Washable Natural Latex Bags
Molly Younger's First Commercial Collection is Raw and Inspiring
Melbourne-based fashion designer Molly Younger debuted her ‘Range 1 — Early Sculptural Forms’ collection, which is comprised out of raw and stylish latex bags. Cast from 100% natural... MORE
Environment-Responsive Bubble Installations
Environment-Responsive Bubble Installations
The Nordic Pavilion Advocates Symbiotic Relationships
An interesting bubble installation debuted at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale. Curated by Eero Lundén and Juulia Kauste, the exhibition consists of sizable inflatable blobs that... MORE
Flesh-Like Furniture Collections
Flesh-Like Furniture Collections
Elissa Lacoste Boasts a Series of Grotesque Designs for the Home
French designer Elissa Lacoste explores the variations of grotesque design through a series of sculptural furniture that is meant to resemble organic formations and human flesh to some degree. The... MORE
3D-Printed Death Masks
3D-Printed Death Masks
Neri Oxman's Latest Project Boasts Pigment-Producing Microorganisms
The last installment of Neri Oxman’s death masks have a colorless 3D-printed design and are geared toward exploring the concept of rebirth. The Israeli architect works alongside her Mediated... MORE
Skin Pigment-Based Installations
Skin Pigment-Based Installations
Neri Oxman Speculates Melanin Use in Architecture and Design
Neri Oxman and the Mediated Matter Group at MIT are exploring the possible implications of melanin use in architecture and design. The thesis is that skin pigments will be of value within industries... MORE

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