ReGenerative Vases is a design research project that explores place-based regeneration by combining generative computational processes with sustainable materials sourced from local quarry waste.
This repository contains the code and visual assets for the official landing page of the project, as well as elements of its digital visual identity.
ReGenerative Vases aims to transform discarded materials—marbles and rocks from Ticinese quarries—into beautifully crafted vases that embody the geological and cultural richness of their origin.
Using advanced digital fabrication techniques such as large-scale 3D printing, the vases are shaped by algorithms inspired by natural geological layering, resulting in a fusion of nature and technology.
At the core of the concept is the principle of form following process: just as stratification leaves visible marks on rocks, the digital fabrication process leaves unique traces on the printed objects. These traces celebrate the material history and the technological method of their construction.
This experimental approach embraces re-generative design—not just generating new forms, but giving new life to discarded resources. The series of three vases, designed for outdoor use, act as prototypes for a potential scalable product line that promotes sustainable design practices.
The project includes a web platform for generative co-design, allowing users to customize material and shape parameters. This interactive experience will culminate in an installation at Milan Design Week, emphasizing the link between digital creation and physical making.
🧡 The project is supported by Ikea Foundation Switzerland.
This repository contains the landing page developed to communicate the project online. It serves as a digital showcase to:
- Introduce the concept and values of ReGenerative Vases
- Present photos and visuals of the final objects
- Communicate the sustainability-driven approach and fabrication process
The visual identity incorporates datamoshing as a metaphor for destruction and re-creation—reflecting the project's emphasis on evolution, material transformation, and the generative beauty of process.
- Next.js – Web framework for React
- Tailwind CSS – Utility-first styling
- Vercel – Hosting and deployment
- TouchDesigner - Visual Production
- Figma - Digital Prototyping
Project Lead & Owner
🎓 Sofia Petraglio
Operational Support & Project Coordination
🧩 Serena Cangiano
Concept & Digital Design
🎨 Alice Mioni
🎨 Alessandro Plantera
Photography & Video
📷 Sophie Sprugasci
Tech Development
💻 Alessandro Plantera
This repository contains only the front-end code for the landing page.
All rights reserved.
This code and design are the property of the collaborators of the ReGenerative Vases project.
No reproduction, modification, or commercial use is permitted without explicit written consent.