TeaFab
Tea-inspired innovative biomaterials fashion
TeaFab is a fashion project that reimagines discarded tea leaves as biomaterials for creating skirts, drawing inspiration from the Oriental Beauty tea. This oolong tea is uniquely aromatic due to insect bites, and the designs incorporate the tea leaves, brew, and the small green leafhopper, symbolizing nature's intricate balance. Beyond biomaterials, the use of metal elements signifies the symbiotic relationship between human and nature. The tea, acting as potent antioxidants and reducing agents, ensure the garments are not only eco-friendly but durable. Manifesto:Nature-Culture-Future
Company/Institution
Royal College of Art
Country
United Kingdom
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Designer(s)
Mengyan Guo
I’m a Master of Innovation Design Engineering from ICL and RCA .
My expertise lies in human-computer interaction, digital design, and manufacturing. My design projects have garnered prestigious accolades, including the Red Dot, James Dyson Award, and Dezeen awards. I've also showcased my work at esteemed international design events such as the Dubai Design Week and Alibaba U Design Week. My academic contributions have been recognized in leading human-computer interaction journals and conferences, such as CHI and IMWUT (UbiComp), which are classified as CCF-A tier.