Algee
Bio furniture that grows with the ecosystem
Algee is a bio-based soft-seating furniture system inspired by algae through its forms, textures and materials. The multifunctionality and modularity of its components allow it to adapt to shared-use spaces, enabling it to expand and grow, just as algae do in nature. Manufactured using PHB, a 100% biodegradable bioplastic produced by cyanobacteria, which is transformed through 3D printing and Artificial Intelligence algorithms. Algee has been designed with a strong focus on materiality and its impact over time, aiming to serve as a precedent for a shift in the industry’s production model.
Company/Institution
Escuela de Arte y Superior de Diseño de Alicante (EASDA)
The Alicante School of Art and Higher Design (EASDA) is a public institution for artistic and design education located in Alicante, with more than a century of educational history. The school offers official degrees in Design (Graphic, Fashion, Interior and Product), vocational programmes and master’s degrees, with a creative, technical and comprehensive approach aimed at training professionals capable of innovating in the fields of design and applied arts.
Country
Spain
Designer(s)
Alejandro Alfaro Enguídanos
Hello, my name is Alejandro Alfaro. I am a product designer, although I consider myself highly multidisciplinary, with a strong ability to adapt to any type of project.
I strive to reflect my deep devotion to design in every project I undertake. All of them share a common element: nature as a core source of inspiration in terms of functionality, aesthetics and materiality. I believe there is something beautiful, pure and inspiring in nature that should make us more aware of sustainability and the circular economy. Our planet is our only vessel, with a shared destiny.