masterwork
Protecting Pollinators through Design Tools
The aim of my masterwork is to create and connect suitable habitats for pollinators, thereby enabling their mobility. Based on the principle of functional association, I have designed an informational signage system where each element actively contributes to habitat creation with the help of integrated nesting sites, plant holders, and water sources. To achieve widespread implementation, the concept focuses on public spaces and provides versatile placement options. I showcase the feasibility of the project through a pilot product family designed for the MOME campus.
thesis
Protecting pollinating insects with design tools
The first half of my thesis introduces the concept of pollination and pollinators. It explains why pollinators are indispensable for both environmental and economic reasons. I investigated the threats that these species are currently facing, and examined how the environment, and changes to it, can affect them. I studied how their numbers have changed in the recent past, and what tendencies we can expect in the future. The second half of my thesis examines initiatives, projects, and measures designed to save and protect pollinators, and sheds light on the factors influencing their efficacy. I assessed successful and unsuitable strategies, and, with actionable examples, I emphasised that we can all take action to protect pollinators and maintain biodiversity.
