The Data Shell Project
The Data Shell Project explores the intersection of ecology and technology, redefining how materials are designed and produced. Inspired by nature’s principles of growth, adaptability, and transformation, it integrates organic processes with new digital techniques. By mimicking natural systems, the project seeks to create materials that are not only sustainable but also deeply attuned to their environment. Envisioning a future where ecological wisdom guides digital production, The Data Shell Project reimagines materiality for a more connected and innovative world. It represents a bold step toward harmonising nature and technology.
Imperfect Beauty of Nature in Shell Forms. Sketches showing natural influences when flaws are seen as character to the perfect natural systems of growth progression. 2018
Sea Shell Research, collected in Kyoto, Scotland and Goa. 2018
Mathematical Grid Patterns in Indian Ink of Sea Shell Pigmentation. 2016
'Cellular Automata' in Jacquard Fabrication. The patterns show growth in binary code ones and zeros into Jacquard materials one up and one down, forming beautiful patterns taken directly from nature growing layer by layer in time. 2018
Dynamic Patterns of Transformation and Growth. 2018
On Loom, Structural Growth in Material Weaving. 2018
Off Loom Stretchable Textiles Inspired by Shell Layers. This piece mimmics the growth of sea shell layers and has a unique stretch functionality much liked a knitted material. 2018