Warm, Fuzzy, Toxic
September 18, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11th Floor - Breakout B

Christine Facella
This research explores the regenerative potential of milkweed fiber in product design, asking how material practice can contribute to ecosystem restoration. Drawing on historical studies of plant-based materials and traditional fiber techniques, the work examines how milkweed, a native species with ecological significance, can be reimagined for locally attuned, contemporary applications. Through partnerships with students, nonprofits, and communities, the project bridges legacy knowledge with sustainable futures. It challenges extractive models of design, proposing instead a regenerative approach that supports biodiversity, restores landscapes, and positions product design as an active participant in environmental care and repair.
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