Vom Abfall zum Wunder
Kinder-Workshop für Umweltverträglichkeit
"From Waste to Wonder" ist ein praxisorientierter Workshop, bei dem Kinder Bioabfälle wie Kaffeesatz, Kartoffelstärke und Kasein in nachhaltige, kompostierbare Spielzeuge verwandeln. Das Projekt vermittelt zirkuläres Denken und Umweltbewusstsein, indem es den Kindern zeigt, wie Materialien wiederverwendet werden können. Es bietet eine interaktive Alternative zu Plastikspielzeug, fördert verantwortungsvollen Konsum und reduziert Abfall.
Firma/Institution
Design Academy Eindhoven
Design Academy Eindhoven is a renowned institution specializing in design, focusing on innovation across material, social, environmental, and critical areas. It fosters creativity and interdisciplinary thinking, offering bachelor and master programs that prepare students to make an impact in various fields through design thinking and practice. The Master’s in Social Design specifically emphasizes using design to address societal challenges, encouraging students to think about sustainability, ethics, and social responsibility in their work.
Land
Niederlande
Website
Designer(s)
Jamie van Duuren
Jamie van Duuren is a Swiss-born product designer focused on sustainability and social impact. With a hands-on approach, she explores innovative design methods, from home furnishings to educational workshops. During her bachelor’s she gained expertise in user research, prototyping & material exploration. Her master's project, "From Waste to Wonder," teaches children to create compostable toys from recycled bio-waste, promoting creativity and environmental responsibility. Through bio-design and alternative materials, she uses design as a tool for positive change and inspiring future generations