‘Domestic Wilderness’ delves into the resurgence of the cultural and social phenomenon of indoor plants in urban areas, as a means to connect to nature. Within homes and families, plants take on active roles, introducing new dimensions of care and relationships. In a context located by trend scanning, the phenomenon is made visible through design, enabling to imagine new narratives of cohabitation with plants at home.

In the current era of the Anthropocene, non-human entities demand increased attention to sustain our planet. The proximity of plants indoors is an expression of Western societies’ desire to ‘reconnect’ with nature. The boundaries of nature and culture or domestic and public are dissolving.

The project addresses those ambiguities in a sensual immersive installation allowing us to reflect on our relations with green companions, and encourage interactions. This intimate space is an heterotopic depiction of life together, portraying new family dynamics with plant entities.

The project was exhibited in Stapferhaus museum alongside the exhibition ‘Natur. Und wir?’ on the 24th and 25th of April.

In collaboration with the photographer Lisa Richert.

Spatial design, art direction, photography
Trend research

Diploma project Master in Design Trends&Identity, ZHdK 2024

How do humans and plants cohabit now and in the future?

This publication presents the research into our relationships with plants in the context of the home. It is conceived as a ‘workbook’, a collection of images, texts, interviews and observations. The opposites and ambiguities of the subject are reflected not only in the title but also in the object, whose soft cover and texture are reminiscent of the natural and the domestic.

Editorial design
Master thesis in Design Trends & Identity, ZHdK 2024

In a Next Nature universe where the environment becomes a hybrid of natural and artificial elements, a circular approach to innovation replaces linear, profit-oriented strategies, emphasizing sustainable resource distribution. Aligned with this Next Nature concept, a universal trend map has been created. Nebula fields represent megatrends and contain orbital systems outlining change drivers. The planets in these systems show possible futures, with moons and satellites visualizing various phenomena.

Poster design: Estelle Christe and Ruth Kasper

Concept and research: MA Trends & Identity 2023
Estelle Christe, Stefan Kaiser, Ruth Kasper, Paola Nol, Katharina Reichert, Aline Siegenthaler, Kasia Sroka

Monitoring: Dr. Martina Kühne Wicki, Prof. Bitten Stetter, Larissa Holaschke

Sportivae is an online platform created to enhance the visibility of Swiss sportswomen and their disciplines. Traditional sports media often provide unequal coverage, both between genders and across different sports. Sportiva seeks to address this disparity by showcasing the diversity and talent of Swiss women in sports, featuring athletes who share common values, from Olympic-level achievements to recreational activities, without hierarchy.

Through authentic, unstaged photography, Sportiva goes beyond scores and results, shedding light on the often-overlooked aspects of sports: training, preparation, environment, and the vital support networks around the athletes. By focusing on these elements, the platform humanizes the world of sports, offering a fresh perspective that fosters a sense of community and dialogue between different disciplines. In providing new representations of both sport and sportswomen, Sportiva serves as a source of inspiration, encouraging connection and collaboration.

Special thanks to Cynthia Mathey, Katherine Choong, Nanou Flashes, Sofia Meakin, and the Geneva Seahawks Feminin team for their participation in this project.

Photography, editorial design, webdesign
Bachelor project in Visual communication, HEAD-Genève 2022