salacia
gravitech gravity wave material, recycled fish net
gravity wave is harnessing the potential of recycled ghost fishing nets by creating sustainable plastic panels named "GraviTech" to protect marine ecosystems and combat plastic pollution.
tasked with designing products that underscore the value of these panels and heighten awareness about plastic pollution and climate change, we were directed to use these panels as the primary material while incorporating other sustainable materials and prioritizing eco-friendly assembly methods.
in response, my team and I decided to focus on designing furniture, recognizing the luxurious quality of the GraviTech panels.
we designed a modular chair consisting of seven interlocking pieces, eliminating the need for screws or additional hardware.
this chair is crafted entirely from GraviTech panels, which are composed of ghost nets recovered from the ocean, making the chair 100% derived from fishing nets.
to align with Gravity Wave's commitment to sustainability, we aimed to minimize material waste.
the chair, constructed from two 1m by 1m panels, uses 95% of the material provided.
throughout the initial stages of design, we explored numerous models, all with a geometric theme inspired by the name "Salacia," which refers to the Roman goddess of the sea and is derived from the Latin word "sāl," meaning salt.
given that salt crystals are cubic under a microscope, we chose a cubic design for the chair to reflect this geometric form and to offer a clean, modern aesthetic.
the name "Salacia" also reflects the calm and sunlit aspects of the sea, symbolizing the expansive and serene nature of the ocean.
the innovative chair, "Salacia," was featured at the Madrid Design Festival, showcasing its unique design and sustainable construction to a broader audience.