"Lovely Meat Co." focused on designing a speculative kitchen appliance for the year 2040, enabling users to grow, personalize, and process cultured meat at home.
Lovely Meat Co.
By incorporating theories like Agapé, Everyday Design, and Value Sensitive Design, the project addressed the emotional and cultural barriers associated with lab-grown meat while fostering sustainability and meaningful user experiences.This project introduced me to speculative design, pushing me to think beyond immediate possibilities and envision solutions for long-term societal challenges. I developed skills in user testing, iterative prototyping, and integrating emotional design into physical artifacts. I also learned to balance technical feasibility with meaningful user interactions, using design to create a deeper connection between people and future technologies.
"Lovely Meat Co." reinforced my belief that design can bridge the gap between innovation and societal acceptance. It emphasized the importance of empathy and co-creation in tackling cultural and environmental issues. This experience solidified my commitment to designing artifacts that inspire reflection and foster meaningful connections, both between users and technology, and within society as a whole.
Balancing futuristic and approachable aesthetics to create an engaging and meaningful kitchen appliance design.
Expertise Areas
Speculating on sustainable business models and user adoption strategies for cultured meat, integrating multiple stakeholder roles in the value chain.
Prototyping with physical materials and integrating electronics to enhance user interactions.
Designing for inclusivity and cultural sensitivity, addressing the societal barriers to lab-grown meat adoption using theories like Agapé and Everyday Design.