The Materiality of Well-Being

The Materiality of Well-being is an interactive installation that explores objects made from biomaterials as mediums for generating the sense of being in a forest.

This interactive, multi-sensory installation encompasses a series of objects made from leftover conifer tree needles that aim to recreate the sense of being in a forest. It explores how the combination of use, design and material can support a grounding, stress relieving experience through a sensory focus, immersive tactility and reflective narrative.
> This explorational concept is developed in collaboration by material designer Bonnie Hvillum from Natural Material Studio (DK), spatial designer Rebecca Norberg (SE) and biodesigner Paula Nerlich (DE).

The objects work together as an interactive installation focused on the senses. Each object can be actively explored and/or appreciated aesthetically. Inspired by organic shapes, the pieces support the thesis that curved lines and contours have a positive impact on humans. The objects intend to take you through a process of grounding and reconnection with your body and surroundings through their immerse tactility and narrative.

Presented at Techfestival: ‘Where humans and technology meet’, Copenhagen, 2019.

All photos ©Rebecca Norberg