MISSION STATEMENT
Use design principles to give recycled materials a higher added value and upcycle them into products
SOLUTION
We want to use design to give recycled materials higher added value so they can compete in the market
WORKSHOPS AT LAVARIS
As the main organizer of the challenge, Lavaris offers participants not only technical and material help with their designs but also organises premises for the Reborn design challenge participants Workshops during which they can get to know the materials they will work with, meet the jury and discuss production possibilities
THE PROBLEM WE ARE TRYING TO SOLVE
There are numerous types of recycled materials and their compounds. Many have great properties. The manufacturing industry, however, remains rather sceptical. The industrial waste materials are usually not so contaminated, easily collectible and have a high potential for reuse if we find the right product fits/designs
THE REBORN DESIGN CHALLENGE
The Reborn design challenge inlcudes a upcycling challenge in three categories:
BUILDING WASTE
AUTOMOTIVE PLASTIC WASTE
RECYCLED RUBBER
Participants&Partners
Most participants are students of design and architecture.
Together with our partners and sponsors, we are trying to educate designers and architects about the possibilities of recycling, secondary materials and the importance of circular thinking in product design and architecture