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Xinyi Bai
Biodesign MA

Central Saint Martins UAL

Graduates: 2024

Specialisms: Design for Social Good / Product Design / Design and Technology

My location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Central Saint Martins UAL

Xinyi Bai

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First Name: Xinyi

Last Name: Bai

University / College: Central Saint Martins UAL

Course / Program: Biodesign MA

Graduates: 2024

Specialisms: Design for Social Good / Product Design / Design and Technology

My Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

About

Xinyi Bai excels in human-centred and speculative futures design, focusing on nature-based solutions for sustainable innovation. She emphasises humanistic care and pragmatism, using non-human systems to address contemporary challenges and solve problems. By fostering emotional connections between humans and nature, Bai aims to highlight their interdependence, promoting cultural change and a deeper awareness of the links between nature, technology, and the economy.

"Healing" is a professionally designed, bio-friendly fabric created to aid individuals in embracing their scars and confronting the feelings of shame and imperfection that often accompany them. This innovative textile not only promotes physical scar healing but also offers emotional support, encouraging users to see their scars as unique aspects of their identity rather than flaws to be concealed. Developed with sustainability in mind, "Healing" integrates natural materials and advanced design principles to create a product that is both effective and environmentally conscious. The fabric combines a permeable silk mesh infused with a specially formulated ointment, derived from Traditional Chinese medicine, and covered with biodegradable silicone. This unique composition ensures optimal scar treatment while aligning with zero-waste principles. In addition to scar care, "Healing" incorporates banana peels and sodium alginate into its design. These materials not only aid in healing but also support sustainable development by recycling organic waste. The fabric is fully biodegradable and, when placed in soil, can even facilitate plant growth, demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability. Ultimately, "Healing" seeks to provide a holistic approach to scar treatment, blending scientific innovation with environmental stewardship to foster both physical and emotional well-being. Through this approach, it helps users accept and celebrate their scars as part of their journey towards self-acceptance and healing.