Introduction by Mareike Gast, Karl Schikora, Andi Wagner and René Braun The specialist task began with a theoretical insight into the world of paper. Mareike Gast gave a presentation on various paper materials and processes as well as exemplary uses of paper in the design of three-dimensional objects. Karl Schikora then went into more detail …
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DIY-Fibre Moulding
DIY-Fibre Moulding Introductory workshop by Andi Wagner In order to verify and present one’s own designs, the implementation in the actual material with the corresponding technology in the design process is of great importance – in contrast to the mere visualization of the idea. Furthermore, it is only through making that a comprehensive knowledge of …
Paper factory
Paper factory Visit to the Wepa company on 28.5.2024 To gain an insight into the world of the paper industry, we visited the Wepa company in Leuna. Kitchen and toilet paper for various brands is produced here.An extensive tour of the entire production facility not only gave us an impression of the quantities involved in …
Presentations
Presentations The presentations were an important part of the project. First, the intermediate status after the first week, the finished paper hats, were presented to the group. In a second step, the students staged their own designs and photographed them as professionally as possible. Finally, everyone presented their final hat designs using the finished models …
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Chitosan Workshop
Chitosan Workshop Since January 2023, the BioLab and the SustainLab of BurgLabs have been investigating the extent to which chitinous insect skins can be used sensibly and transferred to regional, circular material cycles in the “insectmatter” research project. The BurgLabs take on a contextualising and explorative function. They analyse the environmental impact and material cycles …
1. Interim Presentation
1. Interim Presentation The first interim presentation took place in the materials collection on 6 November. We used the perforated wall to present the concepts developed up to that point using a one-pager. Each student presented three concepts that addressed as many different aspects and concerns as possible. The aim of the interim presentation was …
Symposium future fever
Symposium future fever “(How) can resilient products, systems and structures be designed?” – With this question, BurgLabs and The Insect Project hosted a symposium on 8 November 2023 Under the title future fever, BurgLabs and our semester project The Insect Project organised a symposium on 8 November 2023 on the topic of the adaptability and …
2. Interim Presentation
2. Interim Presentation Shortly before Christmas, we entered the home straight: on 18 December, all the students presented their final concepts and the plans for implementing them.Firstly, everyone had the opportunity to present their ideas – also to Sabine Epple from the Grassi Museum – using a digital presentation. This was followed by the opportunity …
Jahresausstellung
Jahresausstellung From July 15 to 16, 2023, the exhibition “Precious Particle” took place for the annual exhibition. It showed the results of the works created during the semester and gave the public an insight into various creative processes. The annual exhibition made it possible to see and touch the works, read accompanying texts and understand …