Now that environmental issues are becoming a global issue,
product waste made of plastic is considered one of the main causes
of environmental pollution.
In this project, we studied how product designers can respond to the
environmental issue. We aimed to make products using hemp fibres
based on mass manufacturing process.
Designed by Cheolhun Cheon & Dongheun Kang
The leaves of hemp are used for medical purposes, and the oil extracted from
hemp seeds is used for cosmetic purposes.
Some of the hemp fibres left over during this process are woven and used to
produce clothing, but most are thrown away. The use of discarded hemp fibers
remains an important challenge for the hemp industry.
The global hemp industry is showing a breakthrough growth trend every year.
As a designer, we explored ways to apply materials to actual industrial production processes. The pulp press mold method was applied for mass production of the hemp products.
The products are produced through a simple process of making a shape by pressing a plate made of hemp into a mold.
We tried to mix the two colours to avoid monotony. To make colorful dough, we mixed hemp with different colour.
We mixed different hemp fibers to create the perfect blend for durability and aesthetics.
Hemp Dough is the basic unit for shaping the products. To make the dough, put hemp pulp into water and scoop it out with a sieve.
Press the hamp dough into the mold to get the shape of the product. After 2-3 hours, open the mold and take out the shaped dough.
The shaped dough undergoes hardening and drying process to maintain the form. Natural powder glue was used for hardening.
Final hemp products developed through these steps.
We made a hemp tray that can put items and accessories used in everyday life.
The indicator of the clock was expressed through the embossed shape made in the press process.
We designed a light using the translucent properties of hemp material.
We explored the housing possibilities of the Hemp.
Instead of bonding for the continuity of the product, it combines with thread.
