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PANYA
PANYA
Collaborating with Vans, I reimagined invasive plants as opportunities, designing a harvesting process that protects ecosystems while transforming these plants into sustainable coastal products
Collaborating with Vans, I reimagined invasive plants as opportunities, designing a harvesting process that protects ecosystems while transforming these plants into sustainable coastal products
Collaborating with Vans, I reimagined invasive plants as opportunities, designing a harvesting process that protects ecosystems while transforming these plants into sustainable coastal products
Collaborating with Vans, I reimagined invasive plants as opportunities, designing a harvesting process that protects ecosystems while transforming these plants into sustainable coastal products
Client
PERSONAL WORK
Year
2024
Category
PRODUCT + 3D
Research
Research
The materials include four invasive plant species from Laguna Beach and the California coast—Ice Plant, Giant Reed, Tree of Heaven, and Dandelion—all known for displacing native flora. Recycled beach plastic is also incorporated. From these, I envisioned products like a cooling SPF balm with ice plant extract, a universal water bottle holder, and a refillable soap compact. Notably, sticky latex from Dandelion roots, similar to rubber, holds potential as a sustainable rubber alternative.
The materials include four invasive plant species from Laguna Beach and the California coast—Ice Plant, Giant Reed, Tree of Heaven, and Dandelion—all known for displacing native flora. Recycled beach plastic is also incorporated. From these, I envisioned products like a cooling SPF balm with ice plant extract, a universal water bottle holder, and a refillable soap compact. Notably, sticky latex from Dandelion roots, similar to rubber, holds potential as a sustainable rubber alternative.
Research
The materials include four invasive plant species from Laguna Beach and the California coast—Ice Plant, Giant Reed, Tree of Heaven, and Dandelion—all known for displacing native flora. Recycled beach plastic is also incorporated. From these, I envisioned products like a cooling SPF balm with ice plant extract, a universal water bottle holder, and a refillable soap compact. Notably, sticky latex from Dandelion roots, similar to rubber, holds potential as a sustainable rubber alternative.
Design
Design
I envisioned a line of products that weren't afraid to show the material of origin, and with that, branding that felt hand-made and in-tune with nature.
I envisioned a line of products that weren't afraid to show the material of origin, and with that, branding that felt hand-made and in-tune with nature.
Design
I envisioned a line of products that weren't afraid to show the material of origin, and with that, branding that felt hand-made and in-tune with nature.
Development
Development
This project called for lots of 3D modeling, which was a great experience and challenge. I also got more comfortable with the renderer and heavily improved my output quality.
This project called for lots of 3D modeling, which was a great experience and challenge. I also got more comfortable with the renderer and heavily improved my output quality.
Development
This project called for lots of 3D modeling, which was a great experience and challenge. I also got more comfortable with the renderer and heavily improved my output quality.
MATERIALS
MATERIALS
Each product would be made out of the above environmentally-friendly materials. I made sure that although the materials were minimally treated, that they would still be appealing to a general audience.
Each product would be made out of the above environmentally-friendly materials. I made sure that although the materials were minimally treated, that they would still be appealing to a general audience.
VANS COLLABORATION
VANS COLLABORATION
VANS COLLABORATION
Vans proposed the opportunity to present a sustainable solution for their line of shoe wear. I proposed a slide 3D printed completely out of milky latex, a latex substitution harvested from dandelion roots, as a concept. The circular patterns are meant to resemble dandelion puffs.
Vans proposed the opportunity to present a sustainable solution for their line of shoe wear. I proposed a slide 3D printed completely out of milky latex, a latex substitution harvested from dandelion roots, as a concept. The circular patterns are meant to resemble dandelion puffs.
Vans proposed the opportunity to present a sustainable solution for their line of shoe wear. I proposed a slide 3D printed completely out of milky latex, a latex substitution harvested from dandelion roots, as a concept. The circular patterns are meant to resemble dandelion puffs.
