Diatoms are a diverse group of microalgae found in oceans, waterways, and soils worldwide. They are vital to the planet’s ecosystem, generating an estimated 20–50% of the Earth’s oxygen each year and representing a significant portion of global biomass.
The aim of this project was to reintroduce diatoms to a younger audience by translating their unique structures into wearable, interactive forms. In 2014, Karolina designed a modular, diatom-inspired system of connectable components that could be assembled into jewellery. Woven with string and designed for both vertical and horizontal attachment, the building-block elements allow users to collect, construct, and personalize their own jewellery, echoing the intricate formations of these remarkable organisms.
This project won 1st Prize and was exhibited at the Natural History Museum in 2014.
The aim of this project was to reintroduce diatoms to a younger audience by translating their unique structures into wearable, interactive forms. In 2014, Karolina designed a modular, diatom-inspired system of connectable components that could be assembled into jewellery. Woven with string and designed for both vertical and horizontal attachment, the building-block elements allow users to collect, construct, and personalize their own jewellery, echoing the intricate formations of these remarkable organisms.
This project won 1st Prize and was exhibited at the Natural History Museum in 2014.
