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Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for SeeTang Collection Biomaterial Invention in Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger recognized for sustainable products, projects and green design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that SeeTang Collection Biomaterial Invention by Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger, designed for Kingston University, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design category. The award was conferred within the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About SeeTang Collection Biomaterial Invention
SeeTang Collection is a set of products made from an algae based biomaterial. The collection includes an instant dish with edible packaging and bags. The inner packaging of the instant dish is cooked together with the food, as the biomaterial dissolves in water and is safe to eat. The outer packaging can be recycled or composted. The bags are made from the same material and are dyed with natural colours such as saffron, onion skin, hibiscus and coffee. The collection offers an alternative to single-use plastic bags. The design aims to raise awareness of marine conservation.
About Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger
Jana-Aimée Wiesenberger creates innovative and never-before-seen design solutions by utilising a passion for intensive research and a vivid imagination. With her master's project SeeTang Collection, Jana-Aimée tackled plastic pollution of our oceans and invented a unique biomaterial made from algae. The desire to reinventing how we, on planet Earth, see and treat nature, powers her motivation for change in Design, Science and Biophilia.
Award Record
Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Award
The A' Sustainable Product Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good sustainable products by leading designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to sustainable product designers, green product manufacturers, eco-friendly product brands and industrial designers from all countries. Typical entries include sustainable projects, environment friendly designs, recycled, upcycled and bio-degradable products. The awarded sustainable product designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/sustainable-product
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/131585
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/131585
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!131585
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/318034
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://bit.ly/3CS8QH0
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- SeeTang Collection Biomaterial Invention
- Function
- Biomaterial Invention
- Category
- Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Sustainability
- Colors
- Dark Cyan, Dodger Blue, Sienna, Teal and Sandy Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Kingston University
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger
- Country
- Great Britain
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #131585
Credits
- Team
- Jana-Aimée Wiesenberger
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- SeeTang Collection was designed sustainably to introduce invented biomaterials. The products are focused on marine conservation. Packaging: The inner packaging is cooked alongside the main ingredients as the biomaterial is edible and dissolvable in water. The outer packaging is either recyclable or can be put in the compost. Fashion: The biomaterial is infused with saffron dye. The colour is inspired by the grocery store Sainsbury's. The collection showcases alternatives to plastic bags.
- Inspiration
- Raising awareness about marine conservation and the important role of microalgae and macroalgae for the health of our planet inspired SeeTang. Plastic pollution in the Fashion and Packaging industry influenced the project outcome. SeeTang instant dish showcases a biodegradable alternative to plastic polluted food packaging. SeeTang fashion collection offers a saffron-infused bioplastic alternative to single-use grocery bags.
- Research
- To fully understand my field of study, marine organisms, and plastic pollution, I achieved a Level 3 Diploma in Marine Biology. Additionally, I talked to different seaweed harvesters in the UK about their work and how it positively affects the health of marine life. Furthermore, I conducted a workshop with different designers to understand how far I could push the biomaterials. In total, I experimented with 36 different biomaterial solutions to finalise the best bioplastic for the outcome.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge of this project was to accept the newly invented biomaterial with all its attributes, positive or negative. In the beginning, I tried moulding the material and shaping it, however, this is not possible due to its drying process characteristics. Furthermore, I had limited facilities to manufacture materials & products due to Covid-19 restrictions. All materials and products were produced in my kitchen.
- Realization and Technology
- Focused on marine conservation the biomaterials are sourced from the sea to raise awareness about their importance to our climate and planet. Plastic pollution in the Fashion and Packaging industry influenced the project outcome. SeeTang bioplastic is made from algae and dyed with natural colours like avocado skin and stone, onion skin, hibiscus, coffee and saffron. The production of SeeTang is a zero-waste process.
- Operation and Interaction
- SeeTang instant dish is cooked with all packaging included except for the outer packaging. The outer packaging is either recyclable or can be put in the compost where it will biodegrade. The outcome is a zero-waste instant dish for a non-plastic alternative. SeeTang fashion is durable and long-lasting while being biodegradable, sustainable, recyclable, vegan and edible.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in Mai 2021 and finished in September 2021.
- Specifications
- Instant dish: 15cm x 2cm x 15cm Hand bag #1: 24cm x 5cm x 29cm Small bag #2: 20cm x 5cm x 17cm Instant dish bag: 19cm x 0,5cm x 31cm
- Keywords
- Biodesign, Biomaterial, Bioproduct, Bioplastic, Sustainability, Environmental Design
