Abstract
COVID-19 pandemic has an unprecedented global effect, especially on the way people live. We have to stop our routines, be extremely cautious, and follow social distancing measures. The global economy is also grinding to a stop. It looks as if the pandemic will slow humans down from our fast-paced development. It is an advancement which comes at a cost of environment destruction. We are tipping the natural balance. We should therefore take this an opportunity to pause and reflect on the situation as the world will never be the same again. In responding to the current situation, the researcher has started to experiment with soil in order to find potential new materials which can substitute traditional fabric. I also compare brown pigments found in soil with melanin, pigments which determine the range of human skin colors. In addition, the researcher applies Albert Henry Munsell’s color theory to identify qualities of the color by its hue. In the study, the skin colors and the colors of the textile substitute material are categorized according to Fitspatrick Skin Prototype in order to develop a standard reference. The production process and efficiency of the technology is then tested and improved until it can be consistently replicated. Knowledge from the research can be used to respond to the crisis. Future textiles can integrate innovation and aesthetics to create new relationships between human and technology. This can also raise our awareness of ecological systems.
Presenters
Khajornsak NakpanLecturer, Design, Silpakorn University, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon [Bangkok], Thailand
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
2021 Special Focus: Towards a (Design) New Deal
KEYWORDS
COVID-19, Ecology, Alchemy, Soil, Melanin, Bio cellulose, Textile
