Date of Award
Spring 6-1-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Industrial Design
Department
Industrial Design
First Advisor
Ayako Maruyama
Second Advisor
Yonatan Hopp
Third Advisor
Charlotte McCurdy
Abstract
Lichen, fungi, and soil each represent a microcosm of nature. They are all quintessential examples of complex symbiosis, yet they are often treated as lifeless materials. But what if we took a moment to connect with each one on a daily basis - would that impact the way we envision the future?
For most of us, our homes won’t be radically changing any time soon; therefore, From One Nature to Another invites us to bring these entities inside and reflect on their possibilities as collaborators. Each piece was carefully researched and designed to provide the correct atmospheric conditions for the entities as they reside within our indoor climate, initiate acts of mutual care, and function without electricity.
Recommended Citation
Mann, Sarah, "From One Nature to Another" (2024). Masters Theses. 1348.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/1348
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