Talking with Pip, we discussed biodegradable designs. I came across Capsula Mundi. This is an ongoing project with a group of designers in Italy whose focus is on making greener and biodegradable coffins. The concept behind these egg like forms, is that once you pass away you are ben buried in a pod and the biodegradable pod allows for a tree to grow. The concept of this is really interesting for me as he pod is made from plant matter to limit the amount of trees cut down in the coffin industry. I enjoy how organic these forms are, almost quite sculptural. These have extremely limited environmental impact, and the Cradle to Cradle Concept in evident within the ideation of this design. Due to the legality of burials this is illegal in some countries and is still in the developmental stages.
Lara Hoad Artist Designer: Maker 