On August 5th, 2017, students from Chiba University, Yonsei University, Zhejiang University participated in the workshop, which was held in China.
Background
In recent years, the popularity of growing moss and observing moss have been growing in Japan. Although its relative difficulties in growing in an artificial environment, moss has been used in a number of horticultural and even in electric appliances. Moss balls, terrarium, and mag-lev air bonsai are some of the few examples. KLiTE, a Ningbo-based lighting manufacturing company, on the other hand, has been known for its OEM products.
Pre-workshop assignment
Previous to the workshop, a total of 80 ideas were collected from Chiba University students. Selected seven ideas were presented to all participants on the first day and used as starters for the ideation process in each team.
Assignment
The potential of products regarding the integration of LED lights and moss (Bryophyte) was to be discovered. With the ambition of KLiTE to create new products, students were asked to create a completely new synergy of moss and lamp.
