⋆✴︎˚。⋆ Going through the world, creating design that fosters dialogue and collaboration. ⋆✴︎˚。⋆

Maria Antunes is a portuguese designer that likes to engage in research-driven, experimental design journeys all the way from print to web.  
She has a deep fascination with speculating futures, the intersection between design and sustainability, experimental typography and illustration.

mar.v.antunes@gmail.com
@maria.antunes.design
(2)Bogtopia

Ireland
2023
Speculative Design / Riso Print / Illustration / Laser Engraving

A WET BOG IS A HAPPY BOG

Bogs, vital to Ireland’s natural heritage, are rich ecosystems supporting unique fauna and flora. Recognized by the EU for their value, bogs play 
a crucial role in carbon storage, water regulation, and biodiversity.

BOGTOPIA became a platform to explore innovative artifacts and concepts that celebrate the value of bogs while nurturing sustainable practices. This project allowed me to be playful creating the artifacts while also serving as a means to raise awareness about the significance of preserving and respecting these unique ecosystems for a thriving and interconnected planet.

This project was developed within 1 week in the Design West Summer School in Ireland.