How to Design for Cells Rather than for Humans?
Visual Essay by Emile De Visscher Published on .able
»How can we design for cells rather than for humans?« is the question that drives MoA member Emile De Visscher's latest video article for .able, »Vascularization«. Inspired by vascular networks (vessel-like structures that enable fluid flow and are widely found in nature) and fulgurites (formations created when lightning strikes sand), this research investigates how lightning-like processes can create microvascular networks for potential medical applications. By bridging biology, experimental surgery, design, and physics, this research proposes a unique approach to addressing organ donation scarcity while moving towards more resilience in materials science. .able is an image-based journal at the intersection of art, design, and sciences responding to the complexities of today’s society.
Watch full video.able on .able : https://able-journal.org/en/vascularization/