CoWave 3D printed acoustic panels from coffee waste

The message of the project

The CoWave project pioneers a new design method. Using EEG scans and AI, it creates customisable 3D acoustic panels influenced by brainwaves' positive reactions. The goal is to revolutionise sustainable design, offering panels that can be reused or recycled.

The idea behind the project

CoWave is a cutting-edge design project that combines neuroscience and artificial intelligence to produce personalised 3D acoustic panels. Using EEG technology, CoWave captures users' brainwave responses to visual stimuli. These responses are then converted into AI-generated cues, which guide the creation of unique shapes for the acoustic panels. This innovative process not only expands the traditional role of the designer by integrating human cognitive reactions into the design but also embodies a forward-thinking approach to sustainable production.

The main goal of CoWave is to transform the design and manufacturing process by introducing customisable and environmentally responsible acoustic panels. The panels, crafted from recyclable materials, prioritise sustainability, ensuring they can be reused or recycled, minimising waste and promoting a circular economy.

By introducing a new business model where high-performance acoustic solutions can be tailored to individual preferences, CoWave paves the way for a future in which design is personalised and sustainable, pushing the boundaries of what technology and human creativity can accomplish together.

What next?

CoWave aims to create a state-of-the-art system for producing and reusing circular acoustic panels. By utilising 3D printing, the project will optimise materials and use only the required amount. Waste-based materials, which are entirely recyclable, will be employed. Thanks to these materials, it will be possible to put already recycled materials into a loop, reducing the carbon footprint.