SeeTang Collection Mokgatlo wa Dihlahiswa tsa Biomaterial by Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger

SeeTang Collection Mokgatlo wa Dihlahiswa tsa Biomaterial by Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Dihlahiswa tse Tsitsitseng, Diprojeke le Botala Competition Category.

BoronseSehlahiswa se Tsitsitseng· 2022

SeeTang Collection Mokgatlo wa Dihlahiswa tsa Biomaterial

by Jana-Aimee Wiesenberger

Client: Kingston University

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Sehlahiswa se Tsitsitseng Category

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The Design

About SeeTang Collection Mokgatlo wa Dihlahiswa tsa Biomaterial

Mokgatlo wa SeeTang ke sete ya dihlahiswa tse entsweng ka biomaterial e tswang ho algae (limela tsa lewatle). Mokgatlo ona o kenyeletsa sejo se hlophisitsweng se seng se nang le sekhwahla se ka jewang le mekotla. Sekhwahla se ka hare sa sejo se hlophisitsweng se pheiwa hammoho le dijo, kaha biomaterial e qhibiliha ka metsing mme e sireletsehile ho e ja. Sekhwahla se ka ntle se ka sebediswa hape kapa sa sokolwa e le manyolo. Mekotla e entswe ka thepa e tshwanang mme e tshwaiswa ka mebala ya tlhaho e kang saffron, letlalo la eie, hibiscus le kofi. Mokgatlo ona o fana ka mokgwa o mong wa ho kganela ho sebediswa ha mekotla ya polasetiki e sebediswang hanngwe feela. Moralo ona o ikemiseditse ho hlokomedisa setjhaba ka bohlokwa ba ho boloka lewatle.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

SeeTang Collection Mokgatlo wa Dihlahiswa tsa Biomaterial ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. SeeTang Collection Mokgatlo wa Dihlahiswa tsa Biomaterial e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. SeeTang Collection Mokgatlo wa Dihlahiswa tsa Biomaterial e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

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