The B.Des capstone project Aiglatson: Futures Design explores ways in which the use of technology and inspiration from nature can impact designs that will help shape the futures we crave, and demonstrates this through prototypes that shed light on current environmental and social issues. Yavor’s approach to futures is inspired by the term “aiglatson” (nostalgia spelt backwards) , that refers to craving the future while respecting the limited past. In the desired futures which Yavor imagines, humans and technology continue to develop but nature is not demolished. These futures are not necessarily utopian, but we find ways to create more stability in the environment, make it more sustainable and live more comfortably with conditions such as urbanization and polluted air through the prototypes. Most of the designs are made for the human body, placing the concepts in direct relation to the human experience.

The B.Des capstone project Aiglatson: Futures Design explores ways in which the use of technology and inspiration from nature can impact designs that will help shape the futures we crave, and demonstrates this through prototypes that shed light on current environmental and social issues. Yavor’s approach to futures is inspired by the term “aiglatson” (nostalgia spelt backwards) , that refers to craving the future while respecting the limited past.

In the desired futures which Yavor imagines, humans and technology continue to develop but nature is not demolished. These futures are not necessarily utopian, but we find ways to create more stability in the environment, make it more sustainable and live more comfortably with conditions such as urbanization and polluted air through the prototypes. Most of the designs are made for the human body, placing the concepts in direct relation to the human experience.

Model wearing mask made with asparagus fern and flowers
Model wearing mask made with asparagus fern and flowers, looking away from the camera
Process photo of the making of the breathing masks. Hands are holding asparagus fern, which is planted inside the mask.
model wearing dress with a textile that is woven from wood shavings
model wearing dress with a textile that is woven from wood shavings
3D printed plant placed within leaves of real plant
3D digital model of imaginary plant
Model wearing macramé head piece with air plants.
Model wearing macrame head piece with Spanish moss covering most of her face.
closeup of knit top with branches and dried flowers woven in, worn by model
model wearing knit top with branches and dried flowers woven in. Model is leaning on her arm with her eyes closed, while holding a bouquet of dried flowers.
GIF of 3D printed branches placed in soil, with the appearance of the 3D printed branches growing bigger.
3D printed tree placed in soil
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