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Solution holder: Suhaib Kamal
A DIY device that can be digitally fabricated in any laboratory and used from anybody in the world. It is equipped with a network of sensors, heating element and a fan to recreate the best conditions for growing bacteria cellulose in different locations. The incubator is connected to he network through a WIFI module and allows people to monitor in real time the fermenation process and the growth of the leather and share data.
As a naturally sustainable material, kombucha leather has many advantages. Unlike traditional leather, kombucha leather can be grown with zero waste, in tubs shaped as garment pattern pieces.
Interview (Arabic): https://www.facebook.com/AlMamlakaTV/videos/269283412194261/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=irwG9G
Intro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B14BoXnoRpo&t=184s
Website -project page: https://class.textile-academy.org/2023/suhaib-kamal/project/
Website -development page: https://class.textile-academy.org/2023/suhaib-kamal/development/01-concept/#presentation
Pitch presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10CSUdqFjA22k-PZ5ErgbBlsOrOBMQAyw/edit#slide=id.p1
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