best before objects
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made of street litter and
second-hand goods
Labels and font are designed by Sebastian Schmitt and Moritz Hundbiss.
This constantly growing series is intended to show the potential of any material. Especially things from the street, but also second hand goods. So-called "waste" is a system failure and exists only through abundance.
"best before" is intended to question the generally accepted expiry date of things. Material cycles should not only be topics for a few believers.
In addition, the studio's creativity is challenged and a broad knowledge of materials is built up. The goal of this series is to create 100 high quality objects from any scraps. For this purpose, the studio is also open to collaborations and material donations. Many hands can move more.
"best before" is intended to question the generally accepted expiry date of things. Material cycles should not only be topics for a few believers.
In addition, the studio's creativity is challenged and a broad knowledge of materials is built up. The goal of this series is to create 100 high quality objects from any scraps. For this purpose, the studio is also open to collaborations and material donations. Many hands can move more.
It is wrong to outsource responsibility to private individuals.
Waste is a design flaw and policy failure.
In a further step, the design of these objects can also be transferred to serial products, which then do not necessarily have to come from the street. Suitable materials can also be found in the form of industrial side streams or sustainably produced goods. The expertise of the studio is to find these things in suitable quantities.
best before 004
Synthetic mesh, original purpose unclear (found on the streets of Barcelona).
Blue ribbons, remnants (second hand).
Designed in cooperation with Studio Gianni +
Synthetic mesh, original purpose unclear (found on the streets of Barcelona).
Blue ribbons, remnants (second hand).
Designed in cooperation with Studio Gianni +
Advertising banner (found on the streets of Munich).
Roller shutter pulls, remnants (second hand).
Cotton fabric lining, remains of an exhibition (second hand).
best before 001
Waterproof awning (found on the streets of Barcelona). Kapok, naturally hygienic and water repellent filling material (second hand).
