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after working on the texture my investigation led me to consider the concept of balance and fragility which I explored through stone stacking, paper folding, and tracing with a 3d pen

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inspired by the textured ceramic flooring I experimented with creating unusual textures in the bioplastics

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inspired by the textured ceramic flooring I experimented with creating unusual textures in the bioplastics

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Anxiety from falling in the shower is very prevalent.

Carpets and mats are feared because feet can catch on them leading to falls. However, some chose to keep mats in the bathroom despite the risk “until we fall” because they were softer on their feet and prevented the discomfort of cold.

It is not the fall that is ‘the problem’ but how to get up once you fall. I asked whether there were lower handrails in their bathrooms and they said no.

Current solutions they approved of, were textured ceramic tiles, handrails in the shower, emergency call buttons, however not all had them in the shower.

Most felt their shower was too small to maneuver in but said “we knew what we signed up for when we moved here".

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textured ceramic flooring found in the senior living community residences 

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textured ceramic flooring found in the senior living community residences 

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I interviewed a lovely group of older adults to understand their lived relationship with flooring in the bathroom and potential falls.

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a lucky accident with olive oil baked at 275 degrees celsius for 2 hours produced this rubbery waterproof unclean-able material. Only the toughest grease remover was able to get rid of it. The thought was to use a wood mould to give it a wood like texture so it would be reminiscent of mahogany. However I left the idea when I realised it would just be another oil based plastic.

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Michal in the centre is 101 years old, still completely lucid and has fallen before in the shower but come out of it alright.

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Faces in unexpected places

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Older living apartment colors and textures 

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Older living apartment colors and textures 

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Emergency string...life hanging by a thread 

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Emergency string...life hanging by a thread 

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it's tied up, you can't even reach it from the floor. I asked her why and she said to keep it tidy and less in the way.

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stone grip as a replacement to egg shells?

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stone grip as a replacement to egg shells?

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Look at this exhibition - could this be used for food packaging?

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FOOD: Bigger than the Plate - Exhibition · V&A

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Inviting visitors to participate, taste and debate, this bold exhibition explores current experiments at every stage of the food system - from compost to table

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Think about how the failures of the eggshell could be an advantage for something else

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Think about how the failures of the eggshell could be an advantage for something else

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such an unstated aspect of deign - especially when it comes to designing for the ageing population !!

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The next step might be to test this as flooring. How much impact can it take? How does it look aesthetically on the floor? Can you wash it? etc etc etc. Think about what types of spaces it would be good for - domestic, kitchen, work environments etc etc. How would this impact the design?

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The next step might be to test this as flooring. How much impact can it take? How does it look aesthetically on the floor? Can you wash it? etc etc etc. Think about what types of spaces it would be good for - domestic, kitchen, work environments etc etc. How would this impact the design?

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Don't be afraid to let go of the original problem/idea for the materials you are producing, keep an open mind as you continue to develop them as you might find other applications

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Don't be afraid to let go of the original problem/idea for the materials you are producing, keep an open mind as you continue to develop them as you might find other applications

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CArrelé is a collection of wall tiles made from eggshell fragments

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Textile designer Elaine Yan Ling Ng has created a unique collection of speckled wall tiles made from eggshells that would otherwise go to waste.

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Have a look at this recycling plant. It takes the full process from recycling bottles through to producing a tile suitable as an architectural material

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You might want to look into the moulds you are casting into - can you pour the plastic into a textures mould to provide more grip, for example.

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You might want to look into the moulds you are casting into - can you pour the plastic into a textures mould to provide more grip, for example.

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cooking the plastic

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Improve peoples lives - dignity, independence, safety through playful beautiful sustainable products.
market gap: only pvc alternatives
design for ageing population, address waste byproducts

nonlinear and iterative, intermediate solutions

multiple solutions: bathroom mat, entire flooring, shoes,

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Bioplastic ingredients

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Combining ingredients

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Egg shell collection

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Baking eggshells

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Blending eggs to powder

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Agar agar
Glycerin
Water
Sorbitol

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Corn starch
Agar agar
Sorbitol
Water
Glycerin
Vinegar

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Potato starch
Agar agar
Sorbitol
Water
Glycerin

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Cornstarch
Vinegar
Glycerin
Water

Unsuccessful

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Corn starch
Agar
Sorbitol
Water
Glycerin

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Eggshell composite
Corn starch
Cold water
Vinegar
Glycerin