INFINITE CARPET

Task: redesign an object to make it fully circular. I chose to redesign a carpet as they are usually made from multiple materials and complex fibres that are often treated with dyes and chemicals before being glued together. Therefore, it makes them hard to recycle. The initial concept is a puzzle carpet that can be easily washed or repaired because it can be disassembled. Moreover, it is felted from locally sourced sheep wool, which is easily recyclable and biodegradable.


Figuring out the shape led me to infinite puzzles. I found out that they were first invented by M. C. Escher and created my own tessellation based on his grids. This shape is perfect because it simplifies manufacturing as all the puzzles are identical. It allows the customer to assemble it in different ways. The carpet can be expanded by ordering new puzzles or divided into smaller carpets. The ease of disassembly improves transportation. This shape also makes it possible to immediately replace the damaged puzzle in the middle with the puzzle from the edge. All of these factors 
prolong  carpet’s life.