Gayumi Wijewardana is a product and industrial designer who explores the vast potential of seaweed as a sustainable material through rigorous testing, modular thinking, and hands-on prototyping. Fascinated by the journey from careful observation to practical application, she conducts small-scale experiments focused on form, attachment, drying, and cultivation. Her work extends beyond bioplastics into natural dyeing, sustainable packaging, seaweed-based composites to replace fiberglass in marine structures, and the development of seaweed-derived threads for textiles and fabrics. Through iterative experimentation, she transforms abundant ocean resources into functional, everyday materials, creating regenerative and environmentally responsible design solutions.
