Repurposed and upcycled coffee plungers.
The Mechanical Flower Species was created as part of the Nescafe Azera Project, where three designers were given two weeks to repurpose and upcycle 150 coffee plungers into a new creation based on the theme of evolution. The Mechanical Flower Species is a collection comprising of four fictional man-made flora, each with their own quasi-natural super powers, as an homage to Darwin's ‘origin of species’ which popularised the very concept of evolution.
The Mechanical Flower Species was created as part of the Nescafe Azera Project, where three designers were given two weeks to repurpose and upcycle 150 coffee plungers into a new creation based on the theme of evolution. The Mechanical Flower Species is a collection comprising of four fictional man-made flora, each with their own quasi-natural super powers, as an homage to Darwin's ‘origin of species’ which popularised the very concept of evolution.
Ultra Cups.
A rare mutation of the Daisy Cup is a variety known as the Ultra Cup which communicates via ultrasonic sound. Their song is inaudible to the human ear, but is an essential part of their reproduction.
A rare mutation of the Daisy Cup is a variety known as the Ultra Cup which communicates via ultrasonic sound. Their song is inaudible to the human ear, but is an essential part of their reproduction.
Daisy Cups.
With a super reflective membrane, the Daisy Cup bounces ultra-violet light skyward in order to attract bees from a distance. This attribute has kept the survival and evolution of this flower intact for more than 120 million years.
With a super reflective membrane, the Daisy Cup bounces ultra-violet light skyward in order to attract bees from a distance. This attribute has kept the survival and evolution of this flower intact for more than 120 million years.
Fan Flowers.
The Fan Flowers are a robust and sometimes intrusive native ground covering. They are one of a few species known as the super-photosynthesisers, whose increased conversion of sun energy enables rapid growth.
The Fan Flowers are a robust and sometimes intrusive native ground covering. They are one of a few species known as the super-photosynthesisers, whose increased conversion of sun energy enables rapid growth.
Lotus Dials.
The Lotus Dial, with its clock-like, time-keeping aesthetic, has been a figure of religion and mythology throughout civilisation. The blooms stay dormant during the night, and rise during the day to greet the sunshine.
The Lotus Dial, with its clock-like, time-keeping aesthetic, has been a figure of religion and mythology throughout civilisation. The blooms stay dormant during the night, and rise during the day to greet the sunshine.
Prototype Production.
In the prototype production process, timber was manufactured by APR, steel fabrication by Alumac, and screen printing by Screenhaus.
In the prototype production process, timber was manufactured by APR, steel fabrication by Alumac, and screen printing by Screenhaus.
Concept Development.
During concept stage, blown glass, investment cast steel, plasma docking stations, timepieces, and bee enclosures were all explored, forming the basis of the final designs.
During concept stage, blown glass, investment cast steel, plasma docking stations, timepieces, and bee enclosures were all explored, forming the basis of the final designs.
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Colours, Materials + Finishes Study.
A brief study into related product categories and semantic markers with an application to the final product.
A brief study into related product categories and semantic markers with an application to the final product.
