Bio Foam

Some types of foam on the market have a limited useful life and cannot be reused. That's why we wanted to create a biodegradable alternative that could be returned to the earth after use. Through an iterative design process, we researched and developed bio-foam, with a primary focus on Agar and gelatin as natural gelling agents. The wish was to understand, examine and analyze the qualities of the foam in order to further develop and achieve the characteristics we were looking for.

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More than 20 foam samples were created based on 2 basic recipes. They each got their own characteristics. In addition to the flat samples, attempts were made to mold the foam. Plant fibers, other stiffening agents and natural foaming agents were also implemented. These adjustments in the tests had major effects on both the appearance but also the functions of the material.

Year. 2022

Where. Design school Kolding

Who. In collaboration with Asger Olsen. 

What. A research study making bio foam from Agar Agar and gelatin.