Al-Sanaani_6751, Yemen
Explore a future where waste has seemingly vanished. This interactive narrative delves into a society thriving within a fully circular urban ecosystem, yet grappling with the subtle, emerging dependencies this seemingly utopian model can create. Uncover the hidden costs of convenience and the delicate balance between sustainability and unchecked growth through the story of "The Giver of Endless Moons". Explore Al-Sanaani design through a combination of product, services and interactive experiences.
Imagine gleaming towers reflecting a sky untouched by industrial haze. Citizens move through vibrant, interconnected spaces, where every discarded item seamlessly transitions into a new form. Abundance reigns, fueled by intricate, invisible networks that convert waste back into raw materials. Yet, a subtle unease permeates this seemingly perfect world. Whispers of 'The Giver of Endless Moons' – a mythical entity associated with never a depleted resources – circulate, reflecting a growing dependence on the systems that provide such effortless prosperity, and a nagging fear of what might happen if they falter.
This project exposes our potential over-reliance on technological solutions for complex problems. It parallels a history woven with tales of addiction. By considering the smooth operations of circular systems and the allure of unlimited consumption, you are encourage them to consider the less obvious risks that accompany this. What vulnerabilities might we be creating?
Drawing inspiration from travel across diverse landscapes and a deep well of imagined oral traditions, Al-Sanaani brings a unique cosmopolitan style to her speculative designs. By weaving a narrative rich in cultural influences and poetic forms, she creates work that delves into hypothetical communities. For this project, she simulates a social, circular economy amplified with addiction technology. Synthesizing these details and drawing connections from the simulations, Al-Sanaani models how seamless waste management can encourage addiction to consumption, thereby surfacing a thought-provoking tension.
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2024: Growing global concern over waste and resource depletion leads to increased investment in circular economy research.
2026: First pilot projects of 'smart' waste management systems integrating AI and advanced sorting technologies are launched.
2028: Material Passport platforms become mandatory for certain industries, tracking materials through their lifecycle.
2029: Waste-to-Energy Subscription Services, promising carbon-negative waste solutions, gain popularity with robust marking.
2030: Construction of the first fully closed-loop city prototypes begins, heavily subsidized by governments.
2031: Early adopters report unprecedented levels of convenience and material access within the new closed-loop city.
Al-Sanaani_6751 considered the following imagined future scenarios while working on this project
Al-Sanaani_6751 considered the following hypothetical product ideas while working on this project
