A worm design collaboration
Brio is an innovative creative process, the result of a collaboration between man and insects. Often considered pests, these insects actually play an essential role in our ecosystem. Researchers have discovered that certain insect species have developed the ability to dig
est plastic, especially polystyrene, one of the world’s most polluting plastics.
The Brio process offers a creative solution for recycling polystyrene and highlights the prospects for a more sustainable future. Two applications of this process have been developed: a vase made from waste plastic foam (used to transport artworks) from the Louvre, and a series of knives for a gourmet restaurant specializing in insect-based meals. Two species of insects are involved in the creation of the objects: mealworms (Tenebrio Molitor) and Morio worms (Zophobas Morio).
Brio objects embody the beauty of insects and offer a creative approach to recycling polystyrene.
Sculpture, Kitchen & Tableware, Vase
Experimental
Ceramics & Glass, Metal, Jesmonite
