During the week of May 1-5, 2023, ESAD held the Reusing Furniture workshop, coordinated by Italian architect and designer Paolo Deganello. The first-year Interior Design students carried out a highly relevant exercise in the context of the current economic and environmental crisis: Some objects at the end of their life cycle were repurposed and requalified with the aim of achieving maximum aesthetic and functional quality, using as few material resources as possible.
By restoring classic forms and incorporating contemporary elements, the students managed to transform what was apparently ordinary furniture into works of art capable of reflecting a harmonious fusion of functionality, aesthetics and environmental awareness. The exhibition showcases this work and promotes a new perspective on design, sustainability and the power of human creativity.
Location: Exploratório Porto Design Biennale
Event: Porto Design Biennale 2023
Promoter/Producer: Esad, Escola de Artes e Design
Curators : Maria Milano, Eleonora Fedi
Educators : P. Deganello, M.Milano, E.Fedi, J.Gomes
Students: 1st year of Interior Design Master Course
Exhibition designer, assitant: Beatrice Zambelli, Sara Carraretto
Photography: Helena Sá ( esad—idea )