‘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