Seasprout

Many congratulations to Regenerative Design Fellow Rhea Thomas! The award was presented by trustee, Virginia Hodge who said: “Rhea Thomas’ work is most compelling, both the rigour and presentation of her work are outstanding. Rhea has a really strong understanding and was able to articulate very clearly the environmental and social benefits of her design interventions." Mary Jane Edwards, Director of The Arts Foundation added: “We are really pleased to continue our support of forward-looking designers and creative practitioners. We are greatly encouraged by the ambition and potential scale of Rhea Thomas’ work and all the shortlisted designers working with unique materials and design approaches that are regenerative, with the capacity to restore, renew or revitalise the environment. We have no doubt their respective work will have a significant impact, not only in a biomaterial design-research context but also speed up responses to the climate crisis and intervene in key material supply chains, and consumer behaviour.” Read more about the work of Rhea Thomas and the Shortlisted Artists: William Eliot, Aurélie Fontan and Emma Money on The Arts Foundation website: https://lnkd.in/egJJ5R84 Alt text: A video of Rhea Thomas’ design practice.

🎉 Congratulations to Rhea Thomas, our MA/MSc Global Innovation Design 2023 graduate, on being recognised with the regenerative design award from The Arts Foundation's Futures Awards fellowship! Rhea's innovative work, including her Seasprout seed trays made from prawn waste, showcases her commitment to #sustainability and #creativity. The judges highlighted, "Rhea has a profound understanding of the environmental and social benefits of her design interventions." Keep shining, Rhea! 👇 Read more: https://lnkd.in/en69qUZF

Seasprout isn't just about products; it's a closed-loop biosystem. Rhea Thomas brings forth Seasprout, a groundbreaking bio-material innovation that transforms discarded prawn shells from the frozen seafood industry into bio-degradable bedding trays and pots. Say goodbye to HDPE and embrace a sustainable alternative that enriches soil with natural nutrients, fostering plant growth. Rhea Thomas, a transdisciplinary designer and social innovator, is on a mission to revolutionize sustainability through design, technology, and material science. With a joint MA/MSc in Global Innovation Design from the Royal College of Art & Imperial College London, Rhea is a driving force in creating solutions for a better, greener future. Top features: ✅ Minimizes waste, maximizes resource efficiency, and turns waste into valuable resources ✅ The biodegradable trays and pots not only replace plastic but also enrich the soil with natural nutrients, benefiting plant growth and soil health ✅ Empowers local fishing communities in Nellore, India – reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving biodiversity, and fostering a circular economy Vote now for this nominated new material concept to win the public voting. https://lnkd.in/eNQcjGh7 #greenproductaward #sustainability #design #innovation #material #materialinnovation #prawn #pots #tray #planting #waste #fishing #soil #degradable #vote