In this project, I systematically experimented with different bioplastic materials and explored a diverse range of potential applications. I explore the potentials of the materials in every stage from liquid-solidified-dried-and post consumption recycling. During this process, I was able to generate some interesting ideas, as a result, I ended up with many applications that I could potentially take to the next project and refine it into more resolved and finished work.
I really tried to exhaust my options and I found that it is the only way to make sure I do not miss anything from my experiments. When the material is in its liquid form, it could be used as a casting material, like liquid clay, resin, plaster. When the material started to solidify and become a rubbery jelly like substance, it could be used as a molding material, an alternative to its alginate or silicone alternative on the market. Once it is dried, depending on each of their own material properties, they could be used as textile, luminary, non-food packaging etc. After it has been used, some of it can be put back in boiling water and reused. Based on all these discoveries and experiments, I came up with 7 different applications in 3 categories. As raw materials, as product and as part of a service and system.
I received pretty positive feedback after my presentation today and my peers have helped me identify some of the good ideas from my project. So, I now have more ideas and a clear direction for the next phase of this project.
RCA Graduate diploma 2019 