Otto`s master’s thesis explores transforming plastic waste into new products using DIY methods and Makerspace culture. It focuses on building a plastic shredder and developing a 3D printer extruder to demonstrate the challenges and potential of local plastic recycling. . . .
Supervision: Prof. Dr. Manuel Kretzer, Dr. Ines Oehme Umweltbundesamt . . #designresearch #materialsresearch #materialproduction #makingmaterials #materialdesign #futurematerials #circulardesign #diy #doityourself #material #research #materialmade #materialactivism #futurematter #reducewaste #ecology #sustainable #sustainability #designInnovation #ecoactivism #circulareconomy #plastics #recycling . @materiability @designhochschuleanhalt @hsanhalt @umweltbundesamt @gloeckner.design...
Packaging Futures by Leo Altmann examines the environmental impact of current food packaging and explores the elements that contribute to more sustainable alternatives. . . .
Supervision: Prof. Dr. Manuel Kretzer, Prof. Nicolai Neubert . . #designresearch #materialsresearch #materialproduction #makingmaterials #materialdesign #futurematerials #circulardesign #material #research #materialmade #materialactivism #futurematter #reducewaste #ecology #sustainable #sustainability #designInnovation #ecoactivism #circulareconomy #plastics . @materiability @designhochschuleanhalt @hsanhalt...
Our courses this semester: EXPII NODES . In this intensive one-week seminar, together with Prof. Arne Berger and the Master of Media Engineering, we explore the world of computational design and digital fabrication using advanced tools like Rhino, Grasshopper, and 3D printing technologies produce innovative connector systems. You’ll work in groups to design and fabricate functional prototypes, with potential for large-scale applications. This hands-on seminar is ideal for those with basic Rhino and Grasshopper skills who want to push the boundaries of design and fabrication. . . . #ConnectorSystems #3DPrinting #DigitalFabrication #Rhino3D #Grasshopper3D #ParametricDesign #ComputationalDesign #ArchitectureInnovation #DesignSeminar #FabricationTechniques #ModularDesign #FurnitureDesign #SpatialDesign #DesignExperimentation #Prototyping #AdvancedDesign #InnovationInArchitecture #DigitalTools #MediaEngineering #DesignResearch #CreativeEngineering #DesignInnovation . @materiability @manuel.kretzer @designhochschuleanhalt @hsanhalt . . . Coverimage: David De Jong, Arup, 2014...
Our courses this semester: MATERIAL & TECHNOLOGY BASICS . This is our Material and Technology basics class. This semester we will focus on digital design and fabrication. Students will learn to use Rhino3D and design 3-dimensional models which will be realised using laser-cutting. . . . #Materiality #Experimentation #Innovation #DigitalFabrication #TechnologyAndDesign #Rhino3D #CAD #CreativeProcess #DesignMethods #MaterialExploration #DesignCourse #TechInDesign #DesignThinking #DesignInnovation #Prototyping #HybridLearning #3DDesign #DesignInnovation
Our courses this semester: OM SUPER FUTURES . In this course, we will explore how intelligent machines could transform our world. Through research, creative methods, and AI tools, students will develop speculative stories that envision new, positive futures. The course includes prototyping, set design, and filmmaking, culminating in a 90-second reel. . . . #Superintelligence #FutureTech #AI #SpeculativeDesign #FutureVisions #Innovation #DesignThinking #AIandDesign #CreativeFutures #FutureOfDesign #DesignCourse #SetDesign #Futurism #3DDesign #NarrativeDesign #FilmProduction #FutureArchitecture #SuperFutures #AIInArt #DigitalFabrication #DesignInnovation
@materiability @manuel.kretzer @designhochschuleanhalt @hsanhalt . . . Coverimage: Coverimage by Dian Luo from the course Tomorrowlands, Manuel Kretzer, IMD TU Braunschweig, 2017...
Impressions of the Symposium on BIODESIGN, SUSTAINABILITY, AND LIVING MATTER at the Materiability Research Group
Participants: Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (HSA), Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), Technical University of Munich (TUM), Kassel College of Art (KhK), Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle (BURG), Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM), Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Folkwang University of Arts, Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG) . . . #designresearch #materialsresearch #materialproduction #materialdesign #futurematerials #circulardesign #material #research #materialmade #materialactivism #futurematter #biomaterial #biomaterials #reducewaste #bio #ecology #sustainable #sustainability #livingmatter #bioLab #green #designInnovation #ecoactivism
Impressions of the Symposium on BIODESIGN, SUSTAINABILITY, AND LIVING MATTER at the Materiability Research Group
Participants: Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (HSA), Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH), Technical University of Munich (TUM), Kassel College of Art (KhK), Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle (BURG), Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM), Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Folkwang University of Arts, Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG) . . . #designresearch #materialsresearch #materialproduction #materialdesign #futurematerials #circulardesign #material #research #materialmade #materialactivism #futurematter #biomaterial #biomaterials #reducewaste #bio #ecology #sustainable #sustainability #livingmatter #bioLab #green #designInnovation #ecoactivism
Date: September 10, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 13:00 PM Location: Materiability Research Group, Dessau, Department of Design, Building M, Room 201-204
Join us in exploring the future of design, art, and architecture through innovative approaches to bio-fabrication, sustainability, and living matter. This free event brings together educators, researchers, and practitioners from various German schools and institutions to share their most recent work at the intersection of biology, technology, and design.
The symposium is organized into three sessions:
Session 1: Green Innovations // features presentations on robotic 3D printing with lignin and thermoplastic starch, and bioregional architecture and design practices.
Session 2: Organic Futures // examines the potential of designing with fungi, mycelium applications, the three-dimensional growth of living materials, and artistic research with biomaterials.
Session 3: Redefining Sustainability // focuses on non-machines as a concept for understanding life, the ecological footprint of footwear, and current topics in sustainable design.
We invite all who are passionate about sustainable and biotechnological design to join us for this event.
Participants: Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (HSA), Technical University of Munich (TUM), Kassel College of Art (KhK), Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle (BURG), Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM), Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Folkwang University of Arts, Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG) . . . #designresearch #materialsresearch #materialproduction #materialdesign #futurematerials #circulardesign #material #research #materialmade #materialactivism #futurematter #biomaterial #biomaterials #reducewaste #bio #ecology #sustainable #sustainability #livingmatter #bioLab #green #designInnovation #ecoactivism
Flashback to Dessau Design Schau 2024 We were very happy with all the visitors and hope you will be there again at the next DDS 🙂 You can find even more impressions in our highlight "DDS SoSe 2024". - @designhochschuleanhalt @hsanhalt - #designresearch #dessaudesignschau #dds #3DPRINTING #softrobotics #hsanhaltdessau #hsanhalt #bauhausdesign #bauhaus #biomaterials #lasercutting #large3dprinter #materiability #materialdesign #materialsresearch #materiabilityresearchgroup...
Real vs. AI Direct comparison of what it can look like when you implement a project in real life and the AI interprets it. The 3D printed columns are over 2 meter high and were printed with the Hans Weber DX printer. #materiability #3Dprinting #3d #hansweber #materiabilityresearchgroup #realvsai #ai #architecturaldesign #design #artificialintelligence #artificialintelligenceai #designdessau #design #materiabilitylab #printer...
sneak-peak! of our soon-to-be-released publication "Synthetic Realities: New Frontiers in Al-driven Design, Fabrication and Materiality" - Including essays from leading thinkers and practitioners like Immanuel Koh, Matias del Campo, Behnaz Farahi, Michael Hansmeyer, Jenny Sabin, Maria Kuptsova and many more, who reveal how the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence is redefining the very foundations of design and architecture. From reshaping architectural aesthetics to pioneering bio-digital confluences, this book offers a deep dive into the future of artistic innovation. - #FutureOfArchitecture # #architecturaldesign #artificialintelligence #creativedesign #digitalinovation #design #bookrelease #AlinArt #designinspiration #art #ai #materiability #materiabilityresearchgroup #futurematter #futurematerials #immanuelkoh #jennysabin #mariakuptsova #michaelhansmeyer #synthetic #realities...
Modules - Options for merging and assembling 3D scans is the #research project of Malte Urban @malte._urban who joined the #materiabilityresearchgroup as a guest researcher from March - May 2023.
Malte Urban has sought a way to structure his collection of digitized sculptures - precisely with a kind of scaffolding. His sculptures combine organic and architectural forms. These are assemblages of clay, earth, and natural found objects: Material whose structure and surface have been shaped by environmental influences.
Credits: Name: Malte Urban Supervision: Danny Ott @dannn_ny Year of realization: 2023 Link: www.malteurban.com
Modules - Options for merging and assembling 3D scans is the #research project of Malte Urban @malte._urban who joined the #materiabilityresearchgroup as a guest researcher from March - May 2023.
Malte Urban has sought a way to structure his collection of digitized sculptures - precisely with a kind of scaffolding. His sculptures combine organic and architectural forms. These are assemblages of clay, earth, and natural found objects: Material whose structure and surface have been shaped by environmental influences.
Credits: Name: Malte Urban Supervision: Danny Ott @dannn_ny Year of realization: 2023 Link: www.malteurban.com
Modules - Options for merging and assembling 3D scans is the #research project of Malte Urban @malte._urban who joined the #materiabilityresearchgroup as a guest researcher from March - May 2023.
Malte Urban has sought a way to structure his collection of digitized sculptures - precisely with a kind of scaffolding. His sculptures combine organic and architectural forms. These are assemblages of clay, earth, and natural found objects: Material whose structure and surface have been shaped by environmental influences.
Credits: Name: Malte Urban Supervision: Danny Ott @dannn_ny Year of realization: 2023 Link: www.malteurban.com
Matter to Motion - This project was organized in close cooperation with Prof. Neubert`s project. The content of both courses was based on the RIMOWA DESIGN PRICE, which was announced for the second time this year and highlights MOBILITY as a central theme. - #materialsresearch #makingmaterials #materialdesign #DIYmaterials #futurematerials #circulardesign #doityourself #materialactivism #futurematter #digital #parametric #grasshopper #rhino #robotic #fabrication #production #design #architecture #industry4.0 #digifab #digitalcrafting #bio #ecology #sustainable #sustainability #rimowa #mobility #rimowadesignprize - @rimowa @designhochschuleanhalt @hsanhalt @materiability @manuel.kretzer...
Epilepsense - Angelicka Barbie | Sarah Eckerlein @_sara__he :
Epilepsense: The focus is on coping with everyday life for people with epilepsy.
The product idea aims to detect epileptic seizures early through the use of EEG technology and trigger a warning message via the smartphone.
Epilepsense consists of a head mesh with integrated electrodes measuring different brain waves and a bracelet that monitors vital signs and includes a medication pump. The early warning system enables individuals to prepare for impending seizures, alert bystanders, and ideally prevent the epileptic fit. Epilepsense is not only functional but also comfortable, weather-resistant, and seamlessly integrates into any clothing style.
"I can`t do this, I`m afraid." Many of us experience this feeling in various situations. Fear is a natural biological process where adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol are released to protect ourselves. Excessive fears, however, can hinder, restrict mobility, and promote avoidance behavior. Ro is like a hug, an inconspicuous companion on the journey to facing fears. It combines Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) and targeted activation of acupressure points by applying soothing pressure to the body. Ro generates targeted pressure through integrated air cushions, forming a system of organically shaped soft robots. Users can regulate the air pressure themselves according to body posture and needs, inflating and deflating Ro in everyday life. Whether it`s fear of flying, exam anxiety, or performance pressure - Ro helps. "I did it."
As part of the Materiability Research Group at the Department of Design, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, we are seeking to fill a part-time position (50%) limited to four years, available from 01.04.2024, as part of the funded project "Autonomous Materials: Interface to a Technical System, Multisensory Interaction and for the Generation of Emotion, Safety and Trust" as a
Research Associate (m/f/d)
in the field of large-scale FGF 3D printing with a focus on technical implementation, machine programming, and further development of the fused granular fabrication technology (FGF) for the production of dynamic materials and prototypes, as well as their technical analysis.
About the Project:
The interdisciplinary project "Autonomous Materials" focuses on large-scale 3D printing (FGF) to create innovative, smart, and textile materials for multisensory interactions with autonomous products and technologies. It combines design, technology, and physical human-machine interaction to design transformative, functional materials and surfaces that serve as haptic interfaces to foster an emotional connection between user and product/ technology. Within the network of expertise, geometries, topologies, up to large-volume smart material systems with various integration levels of interaction, dynamics, and functions, with different application and operating options, will be developed, as well as their transfer possibilities prepared. A novelty is the integration of expertise from material design, physical HMI, and 3D printing technology, involving three closely collaborating entities for the development of large-scale, cross-application manufacturing of smart, textile-based materials using FGF 3D printing.
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Application Deadline: March 05, 2024 Image Credits: Hoang Son Nguyen @mjnato_ using Midjourney
We are proud and happy to announce the opening of two new research positions within our new project „Autonomous Materials: Interface to a Technical System, Multisensory Interaction and for the Generation of Emotion, Safety and Trust“, to complement the expertise of three disciplines researching und creating dynamic materialities and their multisensory interaction.
We are looking forward to applications for one Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of large-scale FGF 3D printing, to further develop the fused granular fabrication technology (FGF) for the production of smart and textile-based materials, as well as for one Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Physical Human-Machine Interaction for orchestrating the material behavior with smart sensing and actuation, and the evaluation of their emotion-related properties via user studies.
About the Project:
The interdisciplinary research project "Autonomous Materials" aims to produce shape-changing, dynamic, and smart materials for intuitive, multisensory interactions, particularly focusing on functional surfaces and textiles within spatial contexts. Central to its objectives is the creation of transformative materials and surfaces serving as haptic interfaces to foster an emotional connection between users and autonomous products or technologies.
A pivotal element of this initiative lies in the collaborative, transdisciplinary development of a comprehensive composite material and human-machine interface, drawing upon expertise in material design, physical HMI, and 3D printing technology. Within this collaborative framework and network of expertise, a diverse array of geometries, topologies, and large-scale smart material systems will be designed, offering varying integration levels of interaction, dynamics, and functionality. Additionally, transfer options e.g. into the automotive and textile industries, will be explored and induced.
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Application Deadline: March 05, 2024 www.materiability.com @materiability
As part of the Materiability Research Group at the Department of Design, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, we are seeking to fill a part-time position (50%) limited to four years, available from 01.04.2024, as part of the funded project "Autonomous Materials: Interface to a Technical System, Multisensory Interaction and for the Generation of Emotion, Safety and Trust" as a
Research Associate (m/f/d)
in the field of Physical Human-Machine Interaction with a focus on the design and integration of actuators, sensors, and digital programming of dynamic materials. Another essential aspect is the conception and implementation of studies to evaluate and optimize the interactive and emotion-generating properties of the designed materials and HMI.
About the Project:
The interdisciplinary project "Autonomous Materials" focuses on the production of shape-changing, dynamic, and smart materials for intuitive, multisensory interactions, focusing on functional surfaces and textiles in spatial contexts. A novelty is the cooperative, transdisciplinary development of a holistic composite material and HMI, integrating expertise from material design, physical HMI, and 3D printing technology for the development and large-scale production of smart, textile-based materials using FGF 3D printing for innovative, emotional, body-based material interactions. Over the project duration, within the network of expertise, geometries, and topologies, up to large-volume smart material systems with various integration levels of interaction, dynamics, and functions, with different application and operating options, will be developed and their transfer possibilities prepared. The study-based evaluation designs and quantifies transformative materials and surfaces that serve as haptic interfaces to foster an emotional connection between the user and the underlying product/ technology.
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Application Deadline: March 05, 2024 Image Credits: Hoang Son Nguyen @mjnato_ using Midjourney www.materiability.com @materiability #materiability #materiabilityresearchgroup @designhochschuleanhalt @hsanhalt @virginia_binsch @manuel.kretzer...
SOFT ROBOTICS by MengXi Wang . . . . In the first phase I mainly tested the entry sizes and some basic patterns for the connection parts. In the second phase I developed the basic patterns from the first phase and expanded on them by looking at the way the air moves in the cavity, in this phase I discovered the special behaviour of the S-shaped structure and tested it to disprove some initial hypotheses. In the third phase I developed and tested further based on some of the patterns I had already tested, and in the process discovered the peculiarities of the spiral cavity as it moved, and decided that the final project would be mainly about spiral and S-shaped structures. In the final stage I fine-tuned the pattern to make the entrance and the pattern more smooth, in order to prevent the cutting machine from cutting through the material. Based on the pattern and the machine characteristics, I used clear TPU to cut the S-shaped structure in the small laser cutting machine and non-transparent TPU to cut the spiral shape in the large laser cutting machine. . . . . @materiability @designhochschuleanhalt @virginia_binsch @karstenschuhl #materialsresearch #materialproduction #makingmaterials #materialdesign #DIYmaterials #futurematerials #digital #fabrication #production #codingmatter #digifab #digitalcrafting #doityourself #materialmade #futurematter #learningbydoing #smartmaterials #adaptive #responsive #softrobots #robotics #interaction #HMI #smartmaterial...
SYNTHETIC APPENDAGES by Mehiar Bitari . . . . My process started off with period of trial-and-error in order to achieve an optimal collection of settings on either laser cutting machines for effectively melding the two versions of TPU. After that, I set out to test phalange-like forms and assess their interaction with several air pressures and intervals. Following various observations on the expected and undesirable reactions of the pieces my peers and I made, I started to investigate the effects of creating a sealed compartment by melding on both sides of the surface. This caused the artifact to have localized instances of increased surface tension. While I was anticipating the models to contract in both directions without any intervention, the results indicated that the piece will naturally flex on the side of higher complexity, which in this case meant more geometry and tension. Nonetheless, one advantage of these iterations was that when manually moved, the ‚limbs‘ retained their shape, causing the design to be easily manipulated. This discovery was then further probed by creating a series of small alterations in the variables within the parameters of boundary, interjection, and spacing, to test what configurations might lead to the best outcome. . . . . @materiability @designhochschuleanhalt @virginia_binsch @karstenschuhl #materialsresearch #materialproduction #makingmaterials #materialdesign #DIYmaterials #futurematerials #digital #fabrication #production #codingmatter #digifab #digitalcrafting #doityourself #materialmade #futurematter #learningbydoing #smartmaterials #adaptive #responsive #softrobots #robotics #interaction #HMI #smartmaterial...
FLEXIBOT by Oumaima Labben and Ezzeldeen Agha . . . . “In this exploration of soft robotics, we delve into the realm of using flexible materials to enable movement. Our expertise centers around the planning and fabrication of inflatable structures known as soft robots, where we harness the power of air pressure to dictate their behavior. By utilizing these innovative techniques, we unlock a world of possibilities in creating dynamic and adaptable robotic systems.
In the final product, the successful elements from these experiments were integrated. The layers were connected at the center, and additional guiding lines were added to enhance folding movements. This allowed for more controlled and precise motions, transforming the design from a two-dimensional shape to a more three-dimensional and organic structure. The final outcome was a culmination of knowledge and insights gained from the iterative experimentation process.” . . . . @materiability @designhochschuleanhalt @virginia_binsch @karstenschuhl @oumaimalabben @ezzmuhammed #materialsresearch #materialproduction #makingmaterials #materialdesign #DIYmaterials #futurematerials #digital #fabrication #production #codingmatter #digifab #digitalcrafting #doityourself #materialmade #futurematter #learningbydoing #smartmaterials #adaptive #responsive #softrobots #robotics #interaction #HMI #smartmaterial...
NFA - Natural Fiber Reinforced Algae - is a materials research project focused on the question of how to design a composite material that is entirely composed of biodegradable components. . . . #designresearch #materialsresearch #materialproduction #makingmaterials #materialdesign #DIYmaterials #futurematerials #circulardesign #diy #doityourself #material #research #materialmade #materialactivism #futurematter #biomaterial #biomaterials #reducewaste #bio #ecology #sustainable #sustainability #livingmatter #bioLab #green #algae #designInnovation #ecoactivism
Balance is the essence of nature, a principle that is also embodied in the work „Hy.le“ by Maurice Lötel. This biodesign focuses on a living organism, Ganoderma lucidum. The reflector of the luminaire is crafted from a composite material in which wood waste, specifically sawdust, is bound together by the fungus.
The master thesis of Jessica Bösherz explores the potential of the tinder fungus, for sustainable product design. The research operates at the intersection of design, material sciences, and biology, urging a co-creative approach with nature for future sustainable designs.
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