VITA ONESTA
A bio-based functional modular shelving system
Vita Onesta is a modular shelving system for general use that transforms into a desk, wardrobe, or table. It uses regenerative materials like bamboo, hemp, cork, and used coffee grounds, and is constructed without glue or formaldehyde. The versatile, inclusive design supports longevity and repairability, offering an easy-to-ship, low-carbon alternative to traditional furniture.
Company/Institution
Ravensbourne University - Bachelor (Hons) of Product Design
Ravensbourne University London is a public university located on the Greenwich Peninsula in London, England. It specialises in creative, business, and technology-related disciplines, offering courses in areas such as fashion, television and broadcasting, business management, architecture, product and graphic design, animation, music and sound production, and digital technology. The university is known for its industry-focused curriculum and partnerships with industry organizations, providing students with opportunities for project-based learning and access to professional-standard facilities.
Country
United Kingdom
Designer(s)
Anna Eerdmans (Officially Annemarijn Eerdmans-Parlevliet)
Anna is a product designer, with a specific interest in sustainable product design and interior concepts.
Her main focus is on innovative, practical and socially responsible design, produced with high-quality and eco-friendly materials to ensure a long and extended life. She believes sustainable design should embrace function, natural materials and good looks, but also durability, versatility, inclusivity and the ability to be repaired.
Anna is co-founding Studio Onesta, a design studio for interior concepts and product design, focussing entirely on sustainable solutions and well-being.