Echoes
Using bio-design and waste-derived materials to create CMF designs for the automotive industry that can balance sustainability and premium quality
The concept of sustainability has become a trend, developed and focused on by various industries.
Automotive brands and suppliers are exploring different sustainability languages. Most of the eco materials currently used in cars are based on the recycling and reuse of traditional materials. I want to give a different value and cultural meaning to traditional eco-friendly materials whilst exploring the future of high-end automotive interior design.
I have used waste materials from the gin-making process (e.g. lees, waste plant fibres, fermentation liquid, etc.) to create natural leather, combining gin pomace of different fibre textures with construction waste to create decorative panels. I have used different colours and textures to achieve a balanced, sustainable and luxurious automotive CMF design.
Zhongyue Mei
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