Apiculture! Apiculture is another word for beekeeping. It derives from the latin word apis meaning bee. Culture originally means to cultivate. It’s basically the same word, but the word apiculture clarifies something about man’s guiding hand in this duality between … read more
The project Material Cultures for Interspecies Cohabitations is being developed (2023-2026) as a research collaboration led by designer Martín Ávila with ecologist Erik Andersson and ecosemiotician Nelly Mäekivi. The project is design-driven and grounded on ecosemiotic theory that is considerate … read more
Bombyx mori, the domestic silk moth, is a species of moth that humans have domesticated over 5000 years of silk production. The silk harvesting process has been optimised for more efficiency and productivity in many aspects such as their habitat, … read more
If there was legislation that prevented the construction of high buildings along the edge of the water, local eel grass would have a much better chance of making a living in the post-industrial waters. Or perhaps if there were a … read more
Design’s ties to industrialization and progress has made possible increased material well-being for many humans while simultaneously contributing to waste, environmental degradation, and decreased biodiversity. Design after Progress: Reimagining Design Histories and Futures is a research environment that seeks to … read more
The present biodiversity crisis is often framed as a struggle to preserve untouched nature. Yet researchers have recently shown that as much as three quarters of the earth’s terrestrial surfaces have been occupied and shaped by humans for more than … read more
Posthuman Dictionary Platform is in the form of a simple online dictionary designed to explore the basic concepts and narratives of Posthuman, with the intention of building a winter garden enriched with various articles, quotes and resources. The platform also … read more
The ongoing design project The Platform was launched during the course ”Design and the Posthumanist Perspective” at HDK-Valand, Gothenburg. It is rooted in the overarching issue of a broken relationship between humans, more-than-humans and the natural world – and how … read more
In August 2022, researchers in the fields of design, art, engineering and anthropology got together for three weeks to focus their full attention on their little animal companions, insects. An INterSpecies Exploration by biodigital Craft and manufacturing Technologies I.N.S.E.C.T. Summer Camp … read more
Biomenstrual is a collection of biomaterial experiments, rituals, and spells for imagining, designing and practicing menstrual care beyond the human body. The project explores designing for non-anthropocentric, ecofeminist practices of human menstrual care. We focus on how menstrual products are … read more