Presentation of my MFA thesis project at Konstfack - University College of Arts, Crafts and Design

1. FUTURE
OF
B I O - P RO D U C T
DESIGN
OLOF EINARSSON
M FA T H E S I S
K O N S T FA C K
2011

2. F U T U R E O F B I O - P RO D U C T D E S I G N
B AC KG RO U N D
“How will biomaterials and bioprocesses affect the
aestethics of product design in 30 years from now?”

3. F U T U R E O F B I O - P RO D U C T D E S I G N
Research
Bio-product experiments
Final results

4. RConceptual model
ESEARCH for futurist thinking and
Ttrendspotting G
R E N D S P OT T I N
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Trendspotting Confirmation Synthesizing Conceptualizing Realizing
Collect Confirm Uncover structures From idea to From concept to
Microtrends Microtrends patterns message realisation
•Observing •Measuring and paths •Create •Persuasion
•Collecting •Collecting •Relate •Construct Methods
Methods •Discussing •Correlate •Build • PR
•Scanning current Methods •Associate •Visualize • Lobbying
academic •Media analysis •Generalize •Verbalize • Internal
research •Polling •Juxtapose •Communicate communication
•Media scanning •Deconstruct • Strategic leadership
•Qualitative Result
•Surfing interviews Methods •Building
•Trend safari •Semiotics •Statistical modelling •Policy
•Photos •Ethnography •Future methods •Product
•Trend •Heurristcs •Constructivist methods •Business Plan/Idea
correspondents
•Book
•Exhibition
Source:
Trendspotting and future
forecasting – module 4
2009-09-15

5. RConceptual model
ESEARCH for futurist thinking and
Ttrendspotting G
R E N D S P OT T I N
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Trendspotting Confirmation Synthesizing Conceptualizing Realizing
Collect Confirm Uncover structures From idea to From concept to
Microtrends Microtrends patterns message realisation
•Observing •Measuring and paths •Create •Persuasion
•Collecting •Collecting •Relate •Construct Methods
Methods •Discussing •Correlate •Build • PR
•Scanning current Methods •Associate •Visualize • Lobbying
academic •Media analysis •Generalize •Verbalize • Internal
research •Polling •Juxtapose •Communicate communication
•Media scanning •Deconstruct • Strategic leadership
•Qualitative Result
•Surfing interviews Methods •Building
•Trend safari •Semiotics •Statistical modelling •Policy
•Photos •Ethnography •Future methods •Product
•Trend •Heurristcs •Constructivist methods •Business Plan/Idea
correspondents
•Book
•Exhibition
Source:
Trendspotting and future
forecasting – module 4
2009-09-15

6. RESEARCH
active material.png aerogel.png agar.png auxin.png biobased.png
CO N F I R M AT I O N - DATA M I N I N G
biocompatible.png bioelectronics.png bioengineering.png biomaterials.png biomedicine.png
biomimetic.png bioreactor.png biore nery.png biotech.png biotechnology.png
cartilage.png cell culture.png cellulose.png culture.png E-ink.png
bril.png fractal.png fractals.png hybrid materials.png in vitro.png
individualism.png infuse.png interactive.png interdisciplinary.png laser sintering.png
layer by layer.png mechano.png medical ethics.png micro connector.png multidisciplinary.png
nano science.png nano.png nanobots.png organic electronics.png organic LED.png
paradigm shift.png plastic electronics.png polymorphic.png post material.png quality of life.png
RepRap.png self-healing.png self-organizing.png semantic web.png singularity.png

7. RESEARCH
CO N F I R M AT I O N - WO R K S H O P

8. RESEARCH
FUTURE SCENARIO

9. SCENARIO 1
GLOBALISM SCENARIO 2
The Cloud Global Specialization
Your personal data and Countries and regions
preferences are avail- specialize on what they
able any time anywhere. do best. Manufacturing,
Everything is available designing, raw material
on the Internet 4.0. production, etc.
- Google-like services - Global shipping
- Disposable products - Expert communities
ATTACHMENT
POST-MATERIAL
TO OBJECTS
101001 01 1001 1001101 0101
0110 1 01 01001 10101 10101
Encryption
010 01 10101 1010101 010 10 Repair & Protect
10101 10 101010 0111010 101
Personal data is physi- People live in protected
cally protected. Leakage neighborhoods. Property
of information is the is cared for and used
ultimate nightmare. for a long time.
- Memory implants - Self healing
- Disposable products - Unique objects
- Local networks - Local production
SCENARIO 3 SCENARIO 4
PROTECTIONISM

10. SCENARIO 1
GLOBALISM SCENARIO 2
The Cloud Global Specialization
Your personal data and Countries and regions
preferences are avail- specialize on what they
able any time anywhere. do best. Manufacturing,
Everything is available designing, raw material
on the Internet 4.0. production, etc.
- Google-like services - Global shipping
- Disposable products - Expert communities
ATTACHMENT
POST-MATERIAL
TO OBJECTS
101001 01 1001 1001101 0101
0110 1 01 01001 10101 10101
Encryption
010 01 10101 1010101 010 10 Repair & Protect
10101 10 101010 0111010 101
Personal data is physi- People live in protected
cally protected. Leakage neighborhoods. Property
of information is the is cared for and used
ultimate nightmare. for a long time.
- Memory implants - Self healing
- Disposable products - Unique objects
- Local networks - Local production
SCENARIO 3 SCENARIO 4
PROTECTIONISM

11. SCENARIO 1
GLOBALISM SCENARIO 2
The Cloud Global Specialization
Your personal data and Countries and regions
preferences are avail- specialize on what they
able any time anywhere. do best. Manufacturing,
Everything is available designing, raw material
on the Internet 4.0. production, etc.
- Google-like services - Global shipping
- Disposable products - Expert communities
ATTACHMENT
POST-MATERIAL
TO OBJECTS
101001 01 1001 1001101 0101
0110 1 01 01001 10101 10101
Encryption
010 01 10101 1010101 010 10 Repair & Protect
10101 10 101010 0111010 101
Personal data is physi- People live in protected
cally protected. Leakage neighborhoods. Property
of information is the is cared for and used
ultimate nightmare. for a long time.
- Memory implants - Self healing
- Disposable products - Unique objects
- Local networks - Local production
SCENARIO 3 SCENARIO 4
PROTECTIONISM

12. RESEARCH
INSIGHTS
Scenario: Repair & Protect
- Local production
- Unique products
- Product attachment
More
- Grow product trend
- Leave control
- ‘Form follows production’
- Hammarplast collaboration started

13. B I O - P RO D U C T E X P E R I M E N T S
BASIC EXPERIMENTS
13 Jan 13 Feb

14. B I O - P RO D U C T E X P E R I M E N T S
BIOFILM
- Bacteria trend
- Research just started
- Great potensial

15. B I O - P RO D U C T E X P E R I M E N T S
LAB EXPERIMENTS
Ute Römling
Research Group

16. B I O - P RO D U C T E X P E R I M E N T S
N E W D E S I G N P RO C E S S
Marker
sketch
Biofilm
sketch ?

17. B I O - P RO D U C T E X P E R I M E N T S
N E W D E S I G N P RO C E S S
Aquarelle Joint foam Candle wax

18. B I O - P RO D U C T E X P E R I M E N T S
N E W D E S I G N P RO C E S S

19. B I O - P RO D U C T E X P E R I M E N T S
N E W D E S I G N P RO C E S S
Method Streaking w. stick Method Wax in water spiral Method Pouring water & wax Method Inside mould
Similarity Branches Similarity Biofilm in liquid Similarity Surface & spread Similarity Attach to surface
Randomness - Randomness Form Randomness High Randomness
Method Blow on wax Method Sprinkle spots Method Oil paint in wax Method Backside of layers
Similarity Spead of wax Similarity Apply bacteria Similarity Color & transparent Similarity Healing, layers
Randomness Spread Randomness Spread of colonies Randomness - Randomness Pattern
Method Hardened outside Method Embedded object Method Spot apply
Similarity - Similarity Attach to surface Similarity Healing, adding film
Randomness Shape Randomness Growth Randomness -

20. F I N A L R E S U LT
VÄ X A - S A LT & P E P P E R S H A K E R
SKETCH CLAY MIX SPRINKLE LOOSE
ON MODEL COLOR CANDLE BRUSHING
PAPER WAX
water color clay candle wax stick cotton brush
water oil paint
pencil
CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL
0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100% 0% 100%
Ideation to explore shape Try size and define shape Define color Add random pattern Mimic spread of biofilm
and propotions and surface texture

21. F I N A L R E S U LT
VÄ X A - S A LT & P E P P E R S H A K E R

22. F I N A L R E S U LT
VÄ X A - S A LT & P E P P E R S H A K E R
Casting gel Growth of Eliminate
Remove mold Apply bacteria Remove gel
in mold biofilm bacteria

23. F I N A L R E S U LT
VÄ X A - S A LT & P E P P E R S H A K E R

24. F I N A L R E S U LT
VÄ X A - S A LT & P E P P E R S H A K E R

26. F I N A L R E S U LT
VÄ X A - S A LT & P E P P E R S H A K E R
BIOFILM BACTERIA GROW
RESEARCH TODAY
MATERIAL PRODUCTS
START
2000 2010 2020 2030 2040 2050

27. FUTURE
OF
B I O - P RO D U C T
DESIGN
OLOF EINARSSON
M FA T H E S I S
K O N S T FA C K
2011