SeeTang Collection Cruinneachadh Bathair Bith-stuthach by Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger

SeeTang Collection Cruinneachadh Bathair Bith-stuthach by Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Thoraidhean Seasmhach, Phròiseactan agus Dealbhadh Uaine Competition Category.

UmhaToradh Seasmhach· 2022

SeeTang Collection Cruinneachadh Bathair Bith-stuthach

by Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger

Client: Kingston University

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Toradh Seasmhach Category

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The Design

About SeeTang Collection Cruinneachadh Bathair Bith-stuthach

Is e cruinneachadh de thoraidhean a th' ann an Cruinneachadh SeeTang a tha air an dèanamh à bith-stuth stèidhichte air feamainn. Tha an cruinneachadh a' gabhail a-steach mias grad-ullachaidh le pacaid a ghabhas ithe agus bagaichean. Tha am pacadh a-staigh den mhias grad-ullachaidh air a bhruich còmhla ris a' bhiadh, oir bidh am bith-stuth a' leaghadh ann an uisge agus tha e sàbhailte ri ithe. Faodar am pacadh a-muigh ath-chuairteachadh no coimeasgadh. Tha na bagaichean air an dèanamh às an aon stuth agus air an dathadh le dathan nàdarra leithid safran, craiceann uinnein, hibiscus agus cofaidh. Tha an cruinneachadh a' tabhann roghainn eile an àite pocannan plastaig aon-chleachdaidh. Tha an dealbhadh ag amas air mothachadh a thogail air glèidhteachas mara.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha SeeTang Collection Cruinneachadh Bathair Bith-stuthach air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi SeeTang Collection Cruinneachadh Bathair Bith-stuthach na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh SeeTang Collection Cruinneachadh Bathair Bith-stuthach a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

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