Biorhythms
'Plants play a very important role in our lives and in theecosystem. Plants also have to cope with a variety of difficulties in their survival, including drought,lack of nutrients, viruses and bacteria. By understanding how plants solve the problems imposed on them by their environment, humans can apply these solutions to our own challenges.”
The project is about exploring the biological rhythms of nature and the vitality and mobility of plants.Clothes and garments are created which can think and move on their own, and which question the viewer as to whether these 'brains' are natural or the plants' themselves. This type of wearable installation will allow people to interact with plants in real time, and also allow people to feel more deeply the existence of plants in this world as well as the influence of plants on people and the world.
This project will explore sustainable fashion and wearable technology from the perspectives of biology, mechanics, and materials.
The designer researched and used bionics to restore the life state of plants and highlight their biological features in wearable clothing.The designer draws inspiration from observing the outward expressions of plant life, such as the migration of tumbleweeds and the dispersal of winged seeds, as well as the inward processes like photosynthesis. Through this, they uncover the harmonious collaboration in nature, where plants harness the forces of wind and sunlight to carry out their vital life cycles."
The final product prototype is divided into two parts, including 'Plant Beasts which uses mechanics to walk and move on its own by relying on wind energy; and the 'Wind Catcher'. Research has shown that the wind can cause an accelera- tion of air flow which can promote gas exchange in leaf stomata and facilitate carbon uptake by plants, and increase the surface area of plants in contact with sunlight, which facilitates photosynthesis. The 'Wind Catcher can therefore simulate thelifeactivity of plants under different sunlight condi- tions and inthe presence of wind.
The final product is still under development. Through wearing sustainable wearable devices, people will be able to harness energy from their surroundings, store and utilize it, creating a self-sustaining cycle. This will foster a deeper connection between individuals and their environment.
