Abstract
Global crises affect life in many ways. Evolution is a survival instinct to find a safe environment. Human beings are capable of developing intellect through various structures, such as social, cultural, or critical thinking, in order to satisfy needs. Floods, pollution, rising temperature, or pandemic, are some of the crisis humans have never faced at this scale before. We have all contributed to it. It is therefore important that we start to change our lifestyle and preserve what remains of the nature. Ecology system needs recovery. This can be achieved through zero-waste production and consumption management such as use of biodegradable material and substitute materials. A recent study has successfully resulted in producing textile substitute by synthesizing melanin from soil. This is an alternative material. Every substance used in the process is natural rendering a biomaterial which is environment friendly. The material is made from a clean production process and is biodegradable. The researcher has further increased capacity of the innovative material by creating a genius pattern through which there is minimal waste from pattern cutting. It is designed based on a physics shape, amplituhedron, which is used to quantify matters. Amplituhedron is a geometrical shape created mathematically. The purpose of the shape is to explain relationship between particles, the smallest point of an object. This is an innovative garment fit for the future. It demonstrates a balance of utility and humility to the nature. Most importantly, it symbolises a return to simplicity, safety, and sustainability.
Presenters
Khajornsak NakpanLecturer, Design, Silpakorn University, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon [Bangkok], Thailand
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
2022 Special Focus—Back to Life: Seeking Vision and Purpose in Principles and Practice
KEYWORDS
INNOVATION, MELANIN, TEXTILE SUBSTITUTE, GENIUS PATTERN DESIGN, SDGs
