Krill Design reinvents food waste into stylish homeware

Krill design decorative fruit bowl made from orange peels

Krill Design is an Italian design studio specialising in the development of new design products within a 100% circular and sustainable process.

 

THE STORY

 

Krill design was created in 2018 by three people who share a passion for innovation, sustainability, and design: Ivan Calimani, Martina Lamperti, and Yack di Maio.

 

“We are a multidisciplinary team the combination of different personalities and professional skills stimulates our work to satisfy the desire for experimentation.”

Krill Design

 

The consideration of the three founders is quite simple: there are already several supply chains that intercept and recover waste from the production of paper, glass, and plastic, while for the organic by-products of the food chain, there are no virtuous solutions.

The three founders converted this problem into an opportunity, experimenting with creating innovative materials, which, combined with the 3D printing method, gave life to a successful and environmentally friendly production process.

Krill Design has been awarded Best Performer for circular economy services and recognized by the World Economic Forum as an example of sustainability.

 

THE COLLECTIONS

 

Napoli

The Coffee Collection

Napoli collection is inspired by the Italian city known for its coffee culture as an essential element of the morning routine.

The collection consists of an incense holder and a pocket emptier.  Both products are made with Rekrill Coffee, an exclusive 100% organic and compostable biomaterial made from recycled coffee grounds. Entirely 3D printed and made in Italy, Napoli brings sculptural shapes and refined texture into a unique, high-quality design. Each product has a delicate roasted smell that reminds you of the warmth of the coffee ritual.

Krill design decorative plate holder made from coffee grounds

Krill Design Incense holder made from coffee grounds

 

The Material

 

Rekrill Caffee ® is their patented innovative bio-material, generated from coffee grounds. Completely natural and compostable, Rekrill Caffee ® is velvety and durable, giving the design object a unique texture and smell that reminds you of its origin.

 

Amalfi Collection

Rocks, sand, and wind sculpt the shapes of three multifunctional objects designed for the living area. Inspired by primordial elements, the Amalfi collection is entirely 3D printed and made of Rekrill Lemon ®, an exclusive bio-material developed from the recovery of Mediterranean lemon peels for a zero-impact collection. Amalfi furnishings take shape organically by exploiting the creative potential of nature.

Krill design decorative fruit bowl made from orange peels

Krill Design Wall Clock made from orange peels

Magazine organiser from orange peels

The Material

Rekrill Lemon ® is their patented innovative bio-material, generated from orange peels. Completely natural and compostable, Rekrill Lemon ® is velvety and robust, giving the design object a unique texture, colour, and smell that reminds of its origin. It’s the perfect material resource to create an eco-friendly collection.

Ribera Collection

Made with Rekrill Orange ® Ribera is a collection of three multifunctional objects designed to add a touch of joy to your working area. The Ohmie lamp is a revolution in itself as it’s the first 100% circular designed lamp made from 100% orange peels.

Krill Design lamp made from orange peels

Krill Design Vase made from orange peels

Krill design desk organiser made from orange peels

The Material

Rekrill Orange ® is their patented innovative bio-material, generated from orange peels. Completely natural and compostable, Rekrill Orange ® is velvety to the touch and one of their pioneering eco-friendly collections.

Images courtesy of Krill Design

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