SYMBIOTIC FUTURES

A vision of the future in which we explore the language of trees through fungi and live in symbiosis with the forest.

Hosted by Romy Snijders

This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

Event type

Exhibition

Location

Strijp T+R

BioArt Laboratories

Oirschotsedijk 14-10

5651 GC

The Netherlands 2035 - Living in nature

Design by Romy Snijders | Model Fleur Snijders

SYMBIOTIC FUTURES is a vision of the future in which we explore the language of trees through fungi and live in symbiosis with the forest. The designed tools would allow us to listen to the communication between trees. Insight in this communication can help us improve environmental health.

The Anthropocene is defined by us humans having a dominant impact on the climate and the environment. The disconnection of humans and the rest of nature is an essential part contributing to our planet’s destruction. This disconnection has to do with the c

Forester - In forest with tools

Design by Romy Snijders | Model Fleur Snijders

In the forest - Exploring the language of trees

Design by Romy Snijders | Model Fleur Snijders

Tool #1 - See which trees are connected

Design and Illustration by Romy Snijders

Science - Mycelial Network

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Romy Snijders
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About Romy Snijders

Romy is a Dutch multidisciplinary designer. Her work combines design, art, science, engineering and culture. She is passionate about challenging people’s understanding of the world to shape a positive future. She has a very holistic approach to design, allowing her to work on the very complex and wicked problems we face today. She holds a BSc Industrial Design from the Delft University of Technology and a MA/MSc Global Innovation Design from the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London.