Material Research

Milk Cement

The goal of this project is to use casein as a case study to explore historical methods of making and to show that these have uses for today.

  • Course: Thesis
  • Project Title: Casein: an Historical Material for Today

Before WWII, casein was a widely used industrial material, for textiles and as a plastic.

Initial experimentation

Oyster Shell Glass

A concept project proposing a system for growing oysters to use their shells to make glassware.

  • Course: Design Research and Proposals
  • Project Title: Oyster Shell Glass