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Name of the submitted project or idea (in English or both English and your language)

Recycled plastic Art Nouveau facade chairs
URL of a video introducing the work（under 5 minutes）

https://vimeo.com/883759833?share=copy
Detailed explanation of the submitted project or idea (in English or both English and your language)

Today's creativity is being challenged not by our limitations or access to technology, but by our ability to keep pace with its exponential advancements. Technological progress is rapid, yet our philosophies struggle to keep up. Modernism, with its principle of 'form follows function', has shifted the design world, often imposing limitations on not just how we create, but crucially, how we think.

This project presents an alternative way of thinking. It proposes a blend of durability and novel aesthetics, drawing from our rich, yet often forgotten, design principles, technological advancements, and environmental awareness. Currently a conceptual proposal, it has been partly created through an AI text-to-image generator. This approach deliberately utilizes AI in the design process as a means of pushing creativity boundaries. It aims not just to help us conceive what we are accustomed to thinking about, but to break our mental barriers in perceiving (and thus predicting) the future of our built environment.

The concept is undergoing further development for fabrication, proposing the use of 3D printing with recycled plastics. This won't result in a mass-produced piece, as the project's goal is not to create a universal design. Instead, it's a statement of what can be achieved by adopting a fresh mindset, using our tools to create a sustainable future.
How does your work address the 3 P’s (for Planet, for People, for Profit) for Sustainability?

Today's creativity is being challenged not by our limitations or access to technology, but by our ability to keep pace with its exponential advancements. Technological progress is rapid, yet our philosophies struggle to keep up. Modernism, with its principle of 'form follows function', has shifted the design world, often imposing limitations on not just how we create, but crucially, how we think.

This project presents an alternative way of thinking. It proposes a blend of durability and novel aesthetics, drawing from our rich, yet often forgotten, design principles, technological advancements, and environmental awareness. Currently a conceptual proposal, it has been partly created through an AI text-to-image generator. This approach deliberately utilizes AI in the design process as a means of pushing creativity boundaries. It aims not just to help us conceive what we are accustomed to thinking about, but to break our mental barriers in perceiving (and thus predicting) the future of our built environment.

The concept is undergoing further development for fabrication, proposing the use of 3D printing with recycled plastics. This won't result in a mass-produced piece, as the project's goal is not to create a universal design. Instead, it's a statement of what can be achieved by adopting a fresh mindset, using our tools to create a sustainable future

The integration of artificial intelligence in design, along with 3D printing and recycling, has often been implemented in direct ways to foster a 'creative economy.' However, this approach frequently leads to the exploitation of many for the benefit of a few. I believe the root issue lies not in how we apply our tools, but in how we direct our intentions.

While this work is not intended to directly generate widespread income, it is an endeavor towards a more 'humanistic' approach. This approach goes beyond just meeting functional and physical needs; it emphasizes the possibilities of creating meaningful, sustainable design. This proposal serves more as a philosophical spark than as a detailed guideline to the question of the 3 P's.
Where (country, region, etc.) have you primarily carried out your project?

California, USA
What is the timeline your project has taken place over?

2023-2024
Keywords

#material #ashtetics #design
If you have a website for your submitted project or idea, please provide the URL
If you have a social media account for your submitted project or idea, please provide the URL

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzNwd1Fum6h/?img_index=1
Special Prize Question 1: Is there a mechanism in place to inherit culture and industry as assets for people living in that area 100 or even 1000 years from now?
Special Prize Question 2: What is the positive impact on biodiversity? Is the project creating a cycle not just from a human-centered perspective but for the entire ecosystem?
Special Prize Question 3: Are you enabling new forms of collaboration with others? New forms of collaboration might include cross-industry cooperation, co-creation with consumers, or role transformations within the supply chain.