Emily Carr Entrance Project

Date: 11/10/2017

Entrance Project

Timeline: 1 Month

Project Description

This is where things start to get exciting. For my entry project I created the “Cyanogenerator” a rectangular device which stores and helps grow cyanobacteria, a primitive type of bacteria that absorbs carbon dioxide and emits oxygen via photosynthesis. The objective was to install these “generators” in spaces where living greenery. I.E soil is not available. Like dense and polluted urban environments.

The design is meant to be evocative of Zaha Hadid and is almost alien, its maximalist and ultramodern.

Relevance

This is the project that granted me entry into Emily Carr. It’s the most impactful project of my pre-academic progress as a designer and a project I continue to be tremendously proud of.

Contributors

Leo Felix

A carbon absorber for urban spaces

The design ideology behind the Cyano Generator aimed to encapsulate the essence of the ultra-modernist movement in design while embodying the organic nature of the product. The design boldly pushes the boundaries of current technological possibilities. The filleted curves of the object create a visually appealing space for light reflection and facilitate the structural support in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

The "green" sections of the generator are essentially glass windows into the tank. These sections play a vital role, allowing light to permeate the biosphere and supply essential nutrients to the cyanobacteria within. This thoughtful integration of glass elements serves a dual purpose—balancing both form and function. In essence, the design seamlessly combines form and function, efficiently achieving an aesthetically pleasing synthesis. Every aspect of the design serves a specific purpose, ensuring that the Cyano Generator not only stand out in terms of contemporary design trends but also operate optimally in providing an environment conducive to the growth of cyanobacteria.

There are points in a career you can point and say this is where everything changed. This is where I discovered myself, my passion, my style, and my vision.

With this project I uncovered that I loved digging deeper than just design and I worked hard to validate a feasible product. I incorporated scientific literature and thorough research into every aspect of this project.

Stylistically this was the beginning of who I am as a designer. This project defines my practice even to this day. It encapsulates my design hero’s influence and my own flare. It denotes a turning point in technical knowhow and vision.

Early Work Timeline

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