Falmouth University graduate awarded Design Council Prize at New Designers 24 – with a trophy made from Smile Plastics.
Congratulations are in order for Louis Jacques Wright who was awarded The Design Council’s Design for Planet Prize at New Designers Part Two last week.
Organic Opulence is said to “embrace slow design, using living slime mould to create jewellery that grows and evolves. This project encourages wearers to nurture their pieces, fostering a mindful and contemplative lifestyle. Unlike traditional costume jewellery, which promotes quick consumption and disposability, each piece in Organic Opulence transforms over time, making you an active part of its journey.”
The Design Council judges were impressed by the, “innovative approach to breaking down the systemic issues related to the fast fashion and jewellery industries by integrating sustainable bio-material and technology”, presenting him with a ticket, accommodation and travel to attend the Design Council’s upcoming Design For Planet Festival.
Well done to Louis – you can find out more about his practice and the Organic Opulence project here. To see more from this year’s stellar line-up of New Designers exhibitors, click here. Sign up to attend the Design For Planet Festival here. And discover our Earth Collection range, plus order your samples, here.
