re: collection
Nature in climate change as a formative designer
Due to climate change, even hardwoods such as oak are increasingly at risk of pest infestation. As a result of industry standards, this so-called 'damaged wood' is removed and often burned too hastily without considering alternative uses, further contributing to increased carbon emissions. Salomon Elsler questions the current use of wood in furniture design and strives to increase resource efficiency. In his re: collection, worm burrows embody natural traces of man-made climate change. The appreciation of this discarded wood follows holistic and sustainable thinking, design and production.
Company/Institution
Hochschule Luzern, Design Film Kunst
Country
Germany
Designer(s)
Salomon Elsler
Salomon Elsler (*1999) trained as a tree climber and arborist prior to studying object design at the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art (HSLU DFK), where he graduated in 2024 with a bachelor's degree in re: collection. His work ranges from jewellery, textiles and spatial design to industrial-scale projects, focusing on meaningful materials with historical and symbolic depth. Passionate about environmental and social responsibility, Elsler sees design as a tool to address contemporary challenges and foster positive change through innovative, sustainable solutions.