Hairy Pot
- Designer: Oleksandra Vorobiova
Student project
Hairy Pot
The project aimed to capture the unique qualities of chicory — its hairy stem, multifunctionality, and wild nature — by creating an object inspired by them. The remarkable benefits of chicory in medicine, coffee, and food are truly impressive. The strong emotions evoked by the first culinary experience with chicory became a key influence in the design. The combination of two contrasting materials reflects the mixed emotions associated with discovering this plant. The "Hairy Pot" design embodies the contradictions inherent in the research process, evoking both attraction and repulsion.
Author of the project
The object was designed by Oleksandra Vorobiova, a student of Industrial Design.
The project is part of the exhibition "Synanthropic plants. What Weeds teach us?" which was presented at this year's Gdynia Design Days 2024 festival.
Part of collection „Synanthropic plants. What do weeds teach us?”.
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