| dc.description | Textile is being produced in huge amounts and with that textile waste is also produced. Often products made from textile waste are made as a statement about the overconsumption of textiles, but not to end up in someone’s home. My hypothesis was that it needs to start with the industry, this project therefore explores the question: How can textile waste become a valued resource in the industry and in the end valued products in our homes?
webpagephoto1.png
After talks with three furniture companies - LK Hjelle, Ekornes and Jensen - and by establishing a framework from Scandinavian design this project came to life. Through categorizing different manufacturing methods for textile waste in (1) Mikro, (2) Meso and (3) Makro, this project gives a holistic view of what textile waste can become for the furniture companies. Through an extensive ideation phase exploring 5 different concepts utilizing different manufacturing methods suitable for textile waste, this project showcases an archive of the potentials. In the end exemplifying Re-value Textile waste with 3 feasible concept designs showing some of the possibilities for the furniture industry. This project does not only explore different manufacturing methods, it also gives an overview of how these products can be industrialized, by taking examples from real issues these furniture companies are facing, as well as showcasing potentials of inclusive work when it comes to textiles as a handcraft.
webpagephoto2.png
Through an evaluation of the 5 ideation concepts and placing each of the chosen concepts in a 3. party company context (company upcycling for other companies); this project concluded with: The Thread Lamp, The Off-cuts pouf and the complementing Headboard and cushions. Re-value Textile waste results in unique handcrafted products, showcasing how the industry could utilize their textile waste better. With this textiles get a prolonged life and it creates potential new income for the furniture companies, diverting the waste from landfills and giving the consumers uniquely handcrafted products. | en_US |
