Neu Garden

A cascading hydroponic garden bridging automated and manual care.
This ritualistic growing experience juxtaposes Japanese sculptural forms with German manufacturing techniques.

Team

Margot Kleinman (Lead), Danielle Gordon, Jasmine Tannoury, Kayla Jarvis, Jerome Fernando

Role

Industrial Designer

Timeline

6 Weeks

Skills

Woodworking, Furniture Construction, Fabrication, Installation, Exhibition Design

INTRODUCTION

Can Hydroponic Gardening Bring Back Ritualistic Experiences?

How can the tools we touch every day become participants in our care—not just instruments we use?

How can the tools we touch every day become participants in our care — not just instruments we use?

Final Design

Final Design

Final Design

Sketches of possible directions: Trays, Planters, and Meters

Sketches of possible directions: Trays, Planters, and Meters

Sketches of possible directions: Trays, Planters, and Meters

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