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SeeTang Collection Biomaterjalist tootekollektsioon by Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger

SeeTang Collection Biomaterjalist tootekollektsioon by Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Pronksauhind A' Design Award in Jätkusuutlike toodete, projektide ja roheline disain Competition Category.


PronksJätkusuutlik toode· 2022

SeeTang Collection Biomaterjalist tootekollektsioon

by Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger

Client: Kingston University

Pronksauhind A' Design Award Winner in Jätkusuutlik toode Category

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The Design

About SeeTang Collection Biomaterjalist tootekollektsioon

SeeTang kollektsioon on vetikapõhisest biomaterjalist valmistatud toodete komplekt. Kollektsioon sisaldab kiirtoitu söödava pakendiga ning kotte. Kiirtoidu sisemine pakend keedetakse koos toiduga, kuna biomaterjal lahustub vees ja on ohutu süüa. Välimist pakendit saab ringlusse võtta või kompostida. Kotid on valmistatud samast materjalist ning värvitud looduslike värvainetega, nagu safran, sibulakoor, hibisk ja kohv. Kollektsioon pakub alternatiivi ühekordselt kasutatavatele plastkottidele. Disaini eesmärk on tõsta teadlikkust merede kaitsest.

The Recognition

About the Pronksauhind A' Design Award

SeeTang Collection Biomaterjalist tootekollektsioon on Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võitja, väga prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse silmapaistvatele disainidele, mida iseloomustavad loovus, leidlikkus ja teravmeelsus. Pronksvõitjad on küllaldaselt osavad ja tabavalt loovad teosed, mis kinnitavad oma disainerite laia kogemust, kujutlusvõimet ja leidlikkust. SeeTang Collection Biomaterjalist tootekollektsioon peaks olema kõrgelt hinnatud, imetletud ja armastatud objekt, mis on märkimisväärselt professionaalne ja uuenduslik. See Pronksauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain ühendab parimaid tavasid kunstis, teaduses, disainis ja tehnoloogias ning on suurepärane oma detailidele pööratud tähelepanu poolest. SeeTang Collection Biomaterjalist tootekollektsioon rahuldab suurepäraselt vajadusi, puudutab soove, võlub tundeid ja pakub huvi uudishimule.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.
Dimensions & Packaging
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
Tags
Biodesign, Biomaterial, Bioproduct, Bioplastic, Sustainability, Environmental Design
Production 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.
Design 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.
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.
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.
Project Duration
The project started in Mai 2021 and finished in September 2021.
Operation Flow
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.
Team Members
Jana-Aimée Wiesenberger

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