Ferticlay is a destination for eco-friendly clay solutions designed for both natural and built environments. They innovate waste-based clay products for the design and construction industry, creating stronger, fertilizing clay with zero toxic chemicals. The proprietary mix, made from recycled materials, is used for agriculture and construction, promoting sustainability and safe disposal.  

In this Sustainable Building Materials Workshop conducted by Jodie Monteiro, Raffles Interior Designers were immersed in Ferticlay’s philosophy and delved into the comparison between traditional and modern sustainable building materials. Students utilising carefully selected natural waste materials and combining them with different binders, engaged in hands-on exploration, ultimately crafting their own prototypes for sustainable tiles. This practical experience allowed them to understand the principles behind Ferticlay’s approach and gain insights into the innovative realm of eco-friendly construction materials.

If you are interested to learn more about incorporating sustainable materials in your projects, visit www.ferticlay.com for more info.

Raffles College of Higher Education is honoured to have Mr Gabriel NG, Aesop Store Design Project Manager (Southeast Asia) on campus to share about the fascinating intersection of sustainability and retail design with Raffles-Coventry MA Design Management students and Raffles Interior and Product Designers.

Aesop was established in 1987 and is headquartered in Melbourne and have offices and stores in many parts of the world.

The company’s objective has always been to formulate skin, hair and body care products of the finest quality; investigates widely to source plant-based and laboratory-made ingredients and use only those with a proven record of safety and efficacy.

When considering new locations, it is Aesop’s intention to weave the boutiques into the fabric of the street and add something of merit rather than impose a discordant presence.

The talk provided valuable insights into how businesses can create spaces that are both visually appealing and functional, while minimizing their environmental impact. Mr Ng is a key mover of the brand’s commitment to environmental consciousness and innovative retail experiences.

He walked students through the making of one of Aesop’s stores which was carefully crafted with sustainability in mind. The store, inspired by tea making process of Teh Tarik, saw textile Malaysian artist Muni Osman go through five months of experimentation with tea dye and linen, to produce the fabric that transformed the store into an amber-hue cocoon.

Next time you visit a nearby Aesop boutique, do find out more about the design rationale behind creating a unique retail experience!

An insightful lesson by Design!

Ferticlay is a destination for eco-friendly clay solutions designed for both natural and built environments. They innovate waste-based clay products for the design and construction industry, creating stronger, fertilizing clay with zero toxic chemicals. The proprietary mix, made from recycled materials, is used for agriculture and construction, promoting sustainability and safe disposal.  

In this Sustainable Building Materials Workshop conducted by Jodie Monteiro, Raffles Interior Designers were immersed in Ferticlay’s philosophy and delved into the comparison between traditional and modern sustainable building materials. Students utilising carefully selected natural waste materials and combining them with different binders, engaged in hands-on exploration, ultimately crafting their own prototypes for sustainable tiles. This practical experience allowed them to understand the principles behind Ferticlay’s approach and gain insights into the innovative realm of eco-friendly construction materials.

If you are interested to learn more about incorporating sustainable materials in your projects, visit www.ferticlay.com for more info.

IFIW will be hosted by the Fida Platform from 09.02.2024 to 16.02.2024

A total of nine students took part in this fashion illustration competition and we have three finalists from BAF who are in the TOP 100.