BRIEF
Research & development of the Acoustic Art Panels concept - sound absorbing artistic installations applying recycled textiles (as a continuation of ‘Material Driven Visions’).

PROCESS
Practice-based research exploring ways in which creative design methods can contribute to enabling a Circular Economy for textiles at the level of products, companies and consumers, to understand how qualitative factors such the sensorial and experiential can bring a larger system to life. Product development focussed on circular design principles and aesthetic strategies for working with recycled materials, alongside creative strategies for communicating responsible design practice around newly developed materials.

OUTCOME
A large scale installation showcasing the final product of modular Acoustic Art Panels, accompanied by a research article and educational materials to present findings and support future research within the Lab for Design & Sustainability.