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17-25 October 2026

Talking Plant Sense.

Connecting the understanding of plants

Hosted by Mariya Molotnikova

This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

Poster, Talking plant sense
Poster, Talking plant sense
Humans have become "blind" to plants, which may be in turn caused by a lack of knowledge of plants themselves and a reason for disconnection to nature. Identifying communication as an issue, Talking Plant Sense promotes the appreciation of plants & their abilities through the creation of new words.
Plants do not have a nose, eyes or tongues to taste, see and smell as we do, but they are aware of the direction, amount, duration, and colour of light, they use odors as a communication tool and can feel and respond to different types of stimulation to m
Dictionary, Talking plant sense
Dictionary, Talking plant sense
Plant stories, Talking plant sense
Plant stories, Talking plant sense
Plant story, Talking plant sense
Plant story, Talking plant sense
Plant story, Talking plant sense
Plant story, Talking plant sense

About Mariya Molotnikova

As a conceptual designer, I am focusing on research in behaviour change, human & phyto-centred design, problem-solving and design thinking towards social change. I believe in the importance of research and collaboration to challenge current behaviour, understanding of problems and to develop positive and creative strategies that inspire, excite and engage. Together we can design a better world.

Colofon

Master Supervisor (Design) Vanessa Walker
Master Supervisor (Biology, Word Creator (Workshop) Dr Tom Bennett
Word Creator (Workshop) Sandra Reith
Word Creator (Workshop) Kim Loom
Word Creator (Workshop) Patrick Rosenblatt
Word Creator (Workshop) Christoph Schoberer
Word Creator (Workshop) Jay Young

Partners

Sponsored by Talking Plant Sense.