Innovation & Technology Product Design
Gareth Donaldson
As a designer and maker, I’m fascinated by the convergence of circularity and speculative design. Through my work, I aim to embody the principle of reciprocity, by focusing on the intersection between innovation and environmental sustainability. I find research and systems design captivating, this intrigue has lead me to explore the intricate relationship between creation and waste. I am a devoted maker, constantly experimenting and exploring new methods of creating through technology. I believe that knowledge and social responsibility are at the core of good craft.
Winner of the GSA Sustainability Degree Show Prize 2024
Analogue Intelligence
A portrait of the Glasgow School of Art through its waste.
Analogue intelligence is a culture of circular making at the Glasgow School of Art.
It consists of a system which connects waste materials between workshops and students. The system takes the form of a booklet and waste map that highlight the collaborative opportunities for school-wide resource sharing, encouraging discussion about product impermanence and material accountability.
A series of artefacts represent each facet of the GSA – art, design and the workshops, serving as exemplar objects for the opportunities of waste streams, signifying beauty and abundance in waste. In doing so, it challenges convention by providing a social commentary on the pay-to-win mentality of the art school.
Analogue intelligence is also a yearly exhibition showcasing waste material artefacts that prioritise play and creativity. The exhibition is concluded in a dismantling ceremony where participants de-construct their work and return materials to the waste hubs, emphasising circularity.
Future Working Habitat
In our world, holism is at the forefront of civilization. The future of working is no longer confined to the traditional 9-5 schedule but instead synchronises with the natural cycle of the seasons and individuals circadian rhythms, fostering a deep and interconnected relationship between society and the environment.
Automation has brought about an increased need for new jobs, prompting rapid skill-based learning that encompasses a wide range of expertise through collaboration.
In the realm of our future habitats, fast-construction practices have been replaced with a sustainable, enduring approach. These habitats are designed to be wildlife-friendly, allowing humans and other species to co-inhabit harmoniously. The focus is on creating ecologically balanced working spaces that offer planetary compensation, emphasising the shared responsibility of humanity for the well-being of both people and the Earth.
HALO by HOLI
HALO is a sleep wellness companion, a data visualiser by HOLI which is powered by machine learning that unveils the intricate connection between your body and its environment. Offering personalised insights, trend analysis, and sleep forecasting: HALO empowers you to enhance your mental and physical well-being. With calming visuals and sounds, it acts as a sleep aid, encouraging your body’s circadian cycles to thrive by decoding your sleep data – promoting positive body awareness, optimising sleep quality, and yielding long-term health benefits.
HALO – Sleep like an angel
