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REANNAN BOISVERT    |   Functional Apparel Scholar • Designer • Educator

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Designing Through Deconstruction: Eco-Spiritual Circularity

The Project

Memory and identity are inherently dynamic. Yet, for some, aspects of the self can be intentionally “taken apart”, as is the experience for those who go through faith deconstruction, or the process of taking apart a learned system and reassessing each component for its truthfulness and impact. This creative design project shares a personal narrative of deconstruction and “rebuilding” through the adoption of an eco-spiritual lens, and extends this concept to a sustainable design application case. Ellen MacArthur’s Four-Phase Circular Design Process, modified to consider an eco-spiritual perspective, guided the development of the work. Natural dyes such as locally-grown marigold, madder root, and indigo were paired with surface design methods to visually represent concepts of deconstruction and environmental connection. The resulting work demonstrates how reflective, eco-spiritual design processes can guide material choices and surface design practices that minimize harm, support circular systems, and cultivate deeper environmental connection.

Final Report

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