ideation workshop

ideation workshop Our last workshop’s assignment was to randomly combine natural phenomena, specific microorganisms and everyday objects, which we had researched in preparation, in order to develop as many product ideas and application scenarios as possible. In a 2-day ideation workshop, we tried to explore innovativeand disruptive approaches around designing with microorganisms, without considering their …

slip casting & freeze moulding

slip casting & freeze moulding With the help of the self-developed freeze moulding techniques, we can work beyond two-dimensional into three-dimensional space. We used the hydrogel alginate to immobilize microorganisms.In the workshop, we prepared 500 ml of a 6 % concentrated alginate solution. The use of a blender was helpful to bring the alginate into …

BioLab Getting Started Workshop

BioLab Getting Started Workshop The first workshop started with an extensive introduction to the world of microorganisms. It addressed fundamental questions about the classification of plants, fungi, and bacteria, past projects, and microorganisms found in Halle’s Biolab. The workshop then transitioned into a practical phase, with participants donning lab coats and exploring key lab techniques: …

Mould Making Workshop

Mould Making Workshop The initial start of the Habitat Residency took place in the Burg’s casting and laminating workshop. In a one-day mold-making workshop led by René Braun, we gaineda comprehensive insight into the various methods of molding. Using collected objects as examples, we dis- cussed the requirements of various geometries for mold making and …

Excursion 1: UFZ

Excursion 1: UFZ UFZ – Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research As part of our residency excursion we had the opportunity to visit the UFZ – Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Leipzig. Steffi Hunger and Dr.-Ing. Andreas Aurich gave us an insight into their research. The Centre for Environmental Biotechnology is mainly focused onthe production …

Jahresausstellung

Jahresausstellung From July 15 to 16, 2023, the exhibition “Precious Particle” took place for the annual exhibition. It showed the results of the works created during the semester and gave the public an insight into various creative processes. The annual exhibition made it possible to see and touch the works, read accompanying texts and understand …

Particle foaming for real

Particle foaming for real The molded parts for the Floppy, POLLA and Varii projects were foamed at Kurtz Ersa in Kreuzwertheim (Bavaria) using Wave Foamer. The other projects LAR, minus20 and PackVac, on the other hand, were produced at the Fraunhofer ICT in Pfinztal near Karlsruhe. For both partners, using the mold materials plaster, ABS, …