Context & Research Focus

Future mobility is shaped by two key shifts: sustainability and more flexible interior use enabled by autonomous driving.
In response, this project explores bio-materials and adaptive interior concepts to expand design possibilities beyond conventional automotive approaches.

The research is structured around three core themes:

• Next-generation sustainability
• Flexible use of space
• Emotional quality

Material & Concept Exploration

• Calcium-based bio-materials developed from seashells
• Natural dye color palette exploration
• Origami-inspired surface studies supporting interior flexibility

Sample Development

The research ideas were translated into physical samples using ceramic 3D printing.

• Seashell-based paste formulation
• Three-dimensional textures, patterns, and color expression
• Iterative experimentation to study material behavior

Moodboards

Three moodboards were developed to combine:

• Natural dye color palettes
• Origami-inspired surface concepts
• Draft interior scenarios exploring flexibility and emotional expression

Key Insights

• Bio-materials show potential for next-generation sustainable concepts
• Surface structures and colors enhance material expression
  
• Origami-inspired three-dimensional patterns can support interior flexibility
  
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration offers valuable perspectives

Exhibition & Presentation