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Photo by Ronald Smits
Graduation project

Poncho : Beyond Waste

Sabine Silaraja

"When designing for circularity, convenience cannot be overlooked."

WHAT A collection of three rain ponchos, made for a millennial lifestyle. Each one is recyclable without disassembly due to its mono-material design from a zero-waste pattern. WHY Sabine Silaraja set out to redesign one of the most-used items in her travelling friend’s backpack into a circular product. WHY While the COMMUTER empowers the urban cyclist to embrace the weather, the NOMAD poncho with its tailored hood, packable size and functional versatility fits the backpacker. The ESCAPIST poncho offers comfort during a day trip or festival, with a longer back panel to sit on and a safe pocket for valuables.

Department

Motion

Degree

Bachelor

Graduation year

2018

Photoshoot

Ronald Smits