Product Design
The Meave collection explores various ways in which discarded masks can be repurposed in both residential and commercial interior spaces. The impact of Covid-19 on the natural environment due to increases in PPE waste has been felt globally. Developing methods of recycling single use masks by combining it with other materials such as fabric and wood may lead to further research into reusing other single use items. Grounding the product materiality within the woven realm conveys a handmade quality as opposed to machine made and contrasts with the process of how the masks were originally made. Furthermore, basing the Meave Stool in the residential context of a wabi sabi style means the Meave Stool is suitable for a broad range of houses and lifestyles. Similarly, collaborating with the fashion brand, MSGM, for the Meave Partition, one can visualise how the product can be used in the commercial sector for office, cafe and retail fit outs.