Studio Leftover is my ongoing side project dedicated to material reuse and urban upcycling. I cycle through the city with my cargo bike to collect discarded materials with potential for reuse, and I also visit second-hand shops to find incomplete or obsolete products to repurpose. Through this hands-on approach, I transform overlooked waste into new design opportunities. (More images and documentation will follow.)
Studio Leftover is my ongoing side project dedicated to material reuse and urban upcycling. I cycle through the city with my cargo bike to collect discarded materials with potential for reuse, and I also visit second-hand shops to find incomplete or obsolete products to repurpose. Through this hands-on approach, I transform overlooked waste into new design opportunities. (More images and documentation will follow.)
Utilizing leftover SCOBYs from previous research activities, this project demonstrates the sustainable potential of materials grown through fermentation processes. The base material is derived from sweet tea and sugar, providing a foundation for the growth of bacterial cellulose.
Through various post-processing techniques, including the introduction of natural colorants such as beet roots, additives like coconut oil and beeswax, exposure to heat or the incorporation of other organisms like molds, the materials undergo transformative treatments. These interventions result in a diverse range of colors, textures, and finishes, reflecting the creative possibilities inherent in biofabrication processes.