radia

recycled leather scraps, recycled bike rim, leather crystallization




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centered around sustainability and honest design, inspired by the concept of repurposing waste materials from businesses across Madrid. The journey began with sourcing discarded materials: a bike repair shop provided me with a rim destined for disposal, which became the frame of my project, and a leather shoe store contributed leather scraps.

I focused on pushing the boundaries of leather as my primary material, exploring its potential through experimental processes. Inspired by the idea of “colonizing” the leather, I turned to crystallization. Leveraging its organic properties, I chemically manipulated the leather to grow crystals directly on its surface, resulting in striking ornaments of crystallized leather scraps.

The lamp’s base, designed to tilt at a 45-degree angle, gives the illusion of floating. It is a durable concrete composite made from a mix of leather scraps, concrete, and sand, ensuring both strength and visual harmony.

RADIA is a projection lamp that disperses sparkling light reflections from the crystals across the room. It embodies a blend of functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics, showcasing the beauty of reimagined waste materials in design.
showcased at Madrid Design Festival 2025