DIA HONORABLE MENTION:Futurity Lorel 1
Team Member: Malou Beemer
Futurity creates a symbiosis between Spatial and wearable design. It invites the spectator to interact with the object to explore the different possibilities in relation to their living space, body and the rest of their wardrobe. Every Lorel is handmade and therefore unique in its shape, one of a kind. Using a magnetic attachment system, the Lorels can be either moved around on the Canvas to create different compositions or taken off the canvas and worn. By creating dynamic objects in the interior space that can be changeable and partly wearable, we are blurring the lines between different spatial dimensions within the design domain. How can we change the narrative of wearable objects being instantly connected to disposable fashion items into a long-term beneficial relationship between bodily objects and the wearer? Fusing new technologies and manufacturing techniques with textile craftsmanship. The project investigates the relation between Spatial design, garment design, collectable objects and the values this triggers. Opening the conversation about; aesthetic expression, art, social dynamics, material use, values towards objects and their relation to sustainability. Why hide your handmade collectable treasures in your closet when you can decorate your interior with these art pieces as well?