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Leif-Erik Schmidt
Can design get more sustainable by rethinking aesthetic conventions? Unwhite plays with the narrative of what porcelain would look like if the massive extra energy input required to produce pure white porcelain was dispensed with.
Porcelain is a material known for its pristine whiteness. But this pure white appearance has environmental consequences. It is becoming increasingly common that the kaolin from which porcelain is made is contaminated with iron. So when firing porcelain, up to 30% additional gas is often fed into the kiln to stop the iron in the porcelain from oxidising and changing the colour of the material. The contamination in the kaolin is only a result of the gradual depletion of our resources. But why should we not act responsibly and produce less white porcelain?
Unwhite questions the relationship between society‘s aesthetic preferences for white porcelain and our responsibility towards our environment.
Leif-Erik Schmidt
About Lea Mader
The "artikel.drei" project reminds us of the promises in the German constitution and presents a new normal in the approach to menstruation. The concept addresses three essential aspects for a menstruation-friendly society: 1. Infrastructure: The visibility and consideration of menstrual needs. 2. Ed
