7. Kukka & Studio Ilfa Siebenhaar - Living Colour.

Living Colour is a collective biodesign project exploring the possibilities of designing textiles with pigmented bacteria.

The design unfolds through the cultivation of bacteria on textiles, revealing organic growth patterns that echo the distinctive lifecycle of each dye batch.

Living Colour advocates sustainable transformation and creates visual narratives that infuse depth into the design process, resonating with both industry and consumers. "Growing bacteria as a dye factory can lead to a more sustainable way to colour the world."

Designer: Kukka & Studio Ilfa Siebenhaar
Project: Living Colour
Material Breakdown: 100% bacterial pigment (non-gmo) on textiles and biomaterials
Main Uses: Non-commercial / prototyping for art, fashion, and interiors
Key Fact: Pigment creation and dyeing is done all at once, in a matter of days, without the use of toxic chemicals, textile treatments, or fixing agents.

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