
Seasprout
A bio-material innovation that utilizes powdered shrimp shell waste from the frozen seafood industry to make bio-degradable products for the horticulture and agriculture industry.
ROLE: Principle Venture Designer (End to End design process)
WHEN: Design: January - May 2023 Venture Build: July 2023 - Feb 2024
GUIDED BY: Dr Leila Sheldrick
DESIGN METHODOLOGY: An Iterative double diamond method alongside a material-driven design methodology was followed.
Proposed working of the circular system
“ Rhea Thomas’ work is most compelling, both the rigour and presentation of her work are outstanding. Rhea has a really strong understanding of and was able to articulate very clearly the environmental and social benefits of her design interventions.”