Degree Show 2025
Emily Taylor-West
BA Art and Design
Inspired by the surface structure of lily pads, this speculative design serves as a floating bio-filter to reduce harmful algae blooms in wetland lakes and ponds. LiLi performs circular design by 3D printing with a bioplastic comprised of extracted algae to highlight its potential as an alternative to conventional plastics.
Official prototype using algae-based 3D printing filament accompanied with a glass jar containing leftover material from failed prints
LiLi photographed in a pond within Rodley Nature Reserve, an artificial wetland conservation site built on a floodplain
A digital render showcasing LiLi’s intricate structure, accompanied by informative illustrations highlighting its primary functions and features