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Biolumina. Lentejuelas biodegradables a partir de escamas de salmón / Biolumina. Biodegradable Sequins from Salmon Scales
(Universidad del Desarrollo. Facultad de Diseño, 2025) Clavel Gualda, María Valentina
Biolumina is an innovative project that combines science and fashion with a sustainable approach, aiming to transform waste from the salmon industry—particularly salmon scales—into biosequins, a biodegradable alternative to conventional sequins used in the textile industry. Fashion faces a significant environmental challenge due to the use of non-biodegradable materials such as sequins and other textile trimmings, which contribute substantially to environmental pollution. Throughout their entire life cycle, from production to final disposal. at the same time, the salmon farming industry in chile generates a large volume of organic waste, which represents an opportunity to be repurposed through more sustainable practices.
Biomater. Repensando las posibilidades de la materia y nuestra relación con los desechos / Biomater. Rethinking the Possibilities of Matter and our Relationship with Waste
(Universidad del Desarrollo. Facultad de Diseño, 2025) Menteguiaga, Clarisa; Ojeda, Liliana
The project addresses the relationship between humans and the materials with which they have articulated their artificial environment. the installation, developed with organic materials such as seaweed, citrus peel, paper and reused textile material, alludes to grouped forms, volumes and agglomerations coloured with natural pigments obtained from vegetables such as turmeric, beetroot and purple corn, spirulina and earth from different sources. On several occasions, the work was mounted in specific sizes and bases, depending on the exhibition space in Santiago, London and Paris. The fragility and possible degradation to which the work will be exposed over time favour (by opposition) a reflection on the synthetic materials we have created throughout our history as humanity.
Cultivando un movimiento biomaterial. Perspectivas de la práctica biomaterial en Latinoamérica a partir de la experiencia del Laboratorio de Biomateriales de Valdivia (LABVA) / Nurturing a Biomaterial Movement. Perspectives on Biomaterial Practice in Latin America Based on the Experience of Laboratorio de Biomateriales de Valdivia (LABVA)
(Universidad del Desarrollo. Facultad de Diseño, 2025) Besoaín, María José; Weiss Münchmeyer, Alejandro
The laboratorio de biomateriales de Valdivia (biomaterials laboratory of valdivia) labva was born as a self-managed collective space dedicated to exploring the relationship between materials and the specific abundances of a bioregion. Inspired by experiences of autonomy and territorial sovereignty, labva was established in 2017 in a historic kitchen in the centre of Valdivia, Chile. It uses the region's diverse natural environment, characterised by cold forests, wetlands, and the Valdivian Coast. Throughout its seven years of experience in biomaterials development, labva has gained insights into how the biomaterials community is forming in latin america. some of the questions in this process are: what actions contribute to forming a biomaterial community from individual practices? is it possible to foster biomaterial practices relevant to the Latin American context? these questions accompany our collective learning journey. this paper reports on the milestones that, in the context and experience of labva, have contributed spontaneously and critically to shaping this movement. over time, people, summits, organisations, laboratories, cultural agents, and companies have left a particular mark in the configuration of a Latin American biomaterials assemblage.
Interser. Biotextil como Alternativa Sostenible para la Industria de la Moda / Interser. Bio-Textile as a Sustainable Alternative for the Fashion Industry
(Universidad del Desarrollo. Facultad de Diseño, 2025) Montero Cartes, Camila Paz
Interser is an innovative bio-textile made from macroalgae sourced from the coasts of chile, aligning with the principles of the circular economy. This sustainable material has a regenerative life cycle, contributing significantly to the local ecosystem and the economic and social development of the communities in the Biobío region of Chile. The project integrates multiple disciplines in a collaborative and pioneering approach that promotes the advancement of bio-textile manufacturing and the use of local raw materials
Mapeo abierto de iniciativas de biomateriales en América Latina. Un enfoque sistémico / Open Mapping of Biomateria Initiatives in Latin America. A Systemic Approach
(Universidad del Desarrollo. Facultad de Diseño, 2025) Califa, Jimena
This study presents a comprehensive mapping of biomaterial initiatives across Latin America, conducted by the independent research collective sistemas materiales. The mapping process, which has thus far cataloged approximately 250 entries from 11 countries, aims to provide an analytical framework to document, contextualise, and enhance the visibility of biomaterial development in the region. Given the increasing relevance of sustainable materials in contemporary design, environmental science, and industrial applications, this research seeks to foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and policy development. this paper discusses the rationale for the mapping initiative, the methodological approach, preliminary findings, and future directions for the project, offering critical insights into the dynamic interplay between biomaterial innovation and socio-environmental conditions in Latin America.
Materiom. Tecnología, naturaleza y comunidad para un futuro resiliente / Materiom. Technology, Nature, and Community for a Resilient Future
(Universidad del Desarrollo. Facultad de Diseño, 2025) Bolumburu Pérez, Pilar; Garmulewicz, Alysia
Materiom aims to foster a new economic model centred on regenerative materials. these materials, derived from abundant regional resources, are environmentally friendly, and their production processes are decentralised and distributed. This new model targets to design processes that avoid pollution and capture carbon, helping to mitigate climate change. This could be achieved through greater insertion of regenerative biomaterials in materials production, enriching local economies and communities, and fostering sustainable and resilient development
Revalorización de residuos forestales. Bioaglomerado a partir de Eucalyptus globulus labill / Valorization of Forest Residues. Bio-Composite from Eucalyptus Globulus Labill
(Universidad del Desarrollo. Facultad de Diseño, 2025) Lazcano Alvarado, Trinidad
In a global context where sustainability has become an unavoidable priority, this research focuses on the capsules of eucalyptus globulus labill, an abundant by-product of the forestry industry. The potential of these capsules as a raw material for the development of a sustainable bio-composite is explored, proposing a strategy aimed at reducing industrial waste and laying the foundation for a fundamental shift in the conception and production of future materials. Through a rigorous process of development and evaluation, it is demonstrated how this approach can transform forest waste into viable and environmentally responsible solutions. With the active participation of designers, industry experts, and chemistry specialists, this work is situated within a national context that reflects a growing demand for sustainable alternatives. A critical perspective on the challenges addressed and the emerging opportunities are presented, emphasising the revaluation of natural resources and the integration of concepts from circular economy and place-based design.
Sistemas Materiales. Creciendo desde el asombro a la comunidad / Material Systems. Growing from Wonder to Community
(Universidad del Desarrollo. Facultad de Diseño, 2025) Jalkh, Heidi
In this article, Heidi Jalkh shares her experiences as the creator and manager of Sistemas Materiales. She emphasizes the significance of interdisciplinary and community collaboration in conducting experimental work with biomaterials. Throughout her account, she underlines that connecting various disciplines enhances access to and enriches the development of more envi ronmentally friendly materials and practices. Additionally, the article encourages consideration of the transformative power of biomaterials and our relationship with ecosystems.
Smartextil. Integrando biomateriales, impresión 3D y electrónica en el ámbito textil / Smartextil. Integrating Biomaterials, 3D Printing and Electronics in Textiles
(Universidad del Desarrollo. Facultad de Diseño, 2025) Torres, Héctor; Valenzuela, Macarena
Smartextil invites us to discover the possibilities of the convergence of creativity, electronics, digital fabrication, and biomaterials through an aesthetic exploration embodied in the design of three garments. The project is conceived as an interdisciplinary and experimental development that involves the convergence between the analogue and digital worlds to create new forms of plastic expression. The three garments designed—a dress, a bag, and a visor—result from research to obtain structures, colours, and shapes from digital fabrication and biomaterials. They are inspired by chromosomes, which give structure to new life. The word “chromosome” means “coloured body” and comes from the Greek words chróma (colour) and soma (body).

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