Studio Sway is a design studio founded by Shaakira Jassat, based in Berlin, Germany. The studio was established with the mission to explore the intersection of research and design, creating innovative solutions that address environmental and social challenges. Studio Sway's current mission focuses on integrating circular economy principles into their projects, emphasising sustainability, material innovation, and community engagement. Core values include sustainability, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a purpose to redefine the relationship between design, materials, and the environment.
Location
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany.
Primary manufacturing/operations locations: Various global locations for projects and collaborations.
The Circular Vision
Core circular economy principles: Designing out waste, using sustainable and recyclable materials, and creating products that promote environmental awareness and community engagement.
Key innovations: Development of projects like "Aquatecture," which focuses on water harvesting and sustainable urban design, and "Local is Lekker," which emphasizes the use of local materials and resources.
Prioritization of local sourcing and closed-loop supply chains: Emphasis on using locally sourced, sustainable materials and production methods to minimize environmental impact and support local economies.
Pioneering Solutions
Flagship projects: "Aquatecture" (water harvesting system for urban areas), "Local is Lekker" (designs using local materials), and "Body Mining" (exploring the use of human hair as a sustainable material).
Unique value propositions: High-quality, innovative design solutions that prioritize circularity, material reuse, and environmental responsibility. Studio Sway's work is known for its ability to create immersive, thought-provoking environments that connect with diverse audiences while promoting sustainability.
The Regenerative Future
R&D focus areas: Advancing sustainable design techniques, exploring new applications for recycled and upcycled materials, and developing solutions that further reduce waste and energy consumption in design and production processes.
Ambitious goals: To lead the design industry in sustainable practices, create zero-waste products and installations, and inspire a shift towards a regenerative approach to design and environmental stewardship.
Fact Sheet
Commercial Availability: Design services and products available through direct collaborations, exhibitions, and select clients.
Circularity Rating: 5/5 (Strong focus on integrating circular economy principles in design and production).
Cost Rating: 4/5 (Competitive with high-end design services, with significant value in sustainability and innovation).
Material Passport: Detailed material traceability and use of sustainable and recyclable materials.
Designed for Disassembly: Yes, products and installations are designed for easy disassembly and recycling.
Carbon Performance: Focus on reducing carbon footprint through the use of sustainable materials and local production. Committed to minimizing environmental impact through efficient design and production processes.
Key Takeaway
Studio Sway transforms the design industry through innovative, sustainable solutions that prioritize circular economy principles, setting a benchmark for environmental responsibility and material innovation in contemporary design.
Explore Further
Studio Sway website: https://studio-sway.com
Example project: Aquatecture
Studio Sway is a design studio founded by Shaakira Jassat, based in Berlin, Germany. The studio was established with the mission to explore the intersection of research and design, creating innovative solutions that address environmental and social challenges. Studio Sway's current mission focuses on integrating circular economy principles into their projects, emphasising sustainability, material innovation, and community engagement. Core values include sustainability, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a purpose to redefine the relationship between design, materials, and the environment.
Location
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany.
Primary manufacturing/operations locations: Various global locations for projects and collaborations.
The Circular Vision
Core circular economy principles: Designing out waste, using sustainable and recyclable materials, and creating products that promote environmental awareness and community engagement.
Key innovations: Development of projects like "Aquatecture," which focuses on water harvesting and sustainable urban design, and "Local is Lekker," which emphasizes the use of local materials and resources.
Prioritization of local sourcing and closed-loop supply chains: Emphasis on using locally sourced, sustainable materials and production methods to minimize environmental impact and support local economies.
Pioneering Solutions
Flagship projects: "Aquatecture" (water harvesting system for urban areas), "Local is Lekker" (designs using local materials), and "Body Mining" (exploring the use of human hair as a sustainable material).
Unique value propositions: High-quality, innovative design solutions that prioritize circularity, material reuse, and environmental responsibility. Studio Sway's work is known for its ability to create immersive, thought-provoking environments that connect with diverse audiences while promoting sustainability.
The Regenerative Future
R&D focus areas: Advancing sustainable design techniques, exploring new applications for recycled and upcycled materials, and developing solutions that further reduce waste and energy consumption in design and production processes.
Ambitious goals: To lead the design industry in sustainable practices, create zero-waste products and installations, and inspire a shift towards a regenerative approach to design and environmental stewardship.
Fact Sheet
Commercial Availability: Design services and products available through direct collaborations, exhibitions, and select clients.
Circularity Rating: 5/5 (Strong focus on integrating circular economy principles in design and production).
Cost Rating: 4/5 (Competitive with high-end design services, with significant value in sustainability and innovation).
Material Passport: Detailed material traceability and use of sustainable and recyclable materials.
Designed for Disassembly: Yes, products and installations are designed for easy disassembly and recycling.
Carbon Performance: Focus on reducing carbon footprint through the use of sustainable materials and local production. Committed to minimizing environmental impact through efficient design and production processes.
Key Takeaway
Studio Sway transforms the design industry through innovative, sustainable solutions that prioritize circular economy principles, setting a benchmark for environmental responsibility and material innovation in contemporary design.
Explore Further
Studio Sway website: https://studio-sway.com
Example project: Aquatecture
