Terrabee

Terrabee

In this project, I explored the relationship between humans and other species when it comes to sharing resources. The outcome is a ecological beehive that allows to collect honey without a protection suit.

Product Development | Multi-species Design | Sustainable Design


Humanity's relationship with nature has become toxic, taking from it without considering the harm caused. Profiting from honey involves manipulating and exploiting bees, subjecting them to unnatural conditions, genetic manipulation, and stressful transport. Additionally, bees face habitat loss due to urban sprawl, agricultural expansion, and climate change.


Despite supporting the conservation of bees and their population, the city of Barcelona currently prohibits the practice of beekeeping in urban areas. 


This project's goal was to create a safe urban space for bees, fostering a connection between species without causing harm. Using multispecies design principles, it considered the needs of both humans and bees. By adapting cities for bees, they gain a new ecosystem with diverse plants and flowers, ensuring rich nutrition and high-quality honey production.

Product Development | Multi-species Design | Sustainable Design


Humanity's relationship with nature has become toxic, taking from it without considering the harm caused. Profiting from honey involves manipulating and exploiting bees, subjecting them to unnatural conditions, genetic manipulation, and stressful transport. Additionally, bees face habitat loss due to urban sprawl, agricultural expansion, and climate change.


Despite supporting the conservation of bees and their population, the city of Barcelona currently prohibits the practice of beekeeping in urban areas. 


This project's goal was to create a safe urban space for bees, fostering a connection between species without causing harm. Using multispecies design principles, it considered the needs of both humans and bees. By adapting cities for bees, they gain a new ecosystem with diverse plants and flowers, ensuring rich nutrition and high-quality honey production.

a cell phone on a bench
a cell phone on a bench
a cell phone on a bench
a cell phone on a ledge
a cell phone on a ledge
a cell phone on a ledge

The project focused on designing a mechanical system to allow the user to obtain honey without the need of a protective suit.


Initial research involved studying the ecological impact of traditional and urban beekeeping and reviewing existing solutions. The project followed the principals of multi-species design, considering and researching both humans and bees as users. Through brainstorming sessions, several concepts were generated, focusing on design, material selection, and user interaction. The most promising concept was selected based on feasibility, potential impact, and innovation. The project progressed through iterative testing and prototyping, where physical models and digital renders were developed and refined based on feedback and testing results.

a cell phone leaning on a ledge
a cell phone leaning on a ledge
a cell phone leaning on a ledge
a black cellphone with a white letter on it
a black cellphone with a white letter on it
a black cellphone with a white letter on it
a cell phone on a table
a cell phone on a table
a cell phone on a table

Outcomes

This project demonstrates the potential of product design in species conservation by offering a more sustainable alternative to current practices. The outcome is a low-tech design made from local materials and is sensitive to the needs of bees.


Outcomes

This project demonstrates the potential of product design in species conservation by offering a more sustainable alternative to current practices. The outcome is a low-tech design made from local materials and is sensitive to the needs of bees.


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