Design Collection

01 For Jurying Consideration

This project examines objects that serve both life and death, such as a day bed and a woolen body shroud. These items, used daily for relaxation or warmth, later transform into funeral vessels and burial garments. This dual utility fosters a seamless life-to-death transition, integrating comfort with the rituals of passing. By normalizing the presence of death in daily life, these objects reduce alienation, enhancing both emotional resilience and environmental sustainability.

Death Funeral Community

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Objects for dying
Objects for dying

Industrial Design

Objects for dying

This Project explores the cultural and practical shifts surrounding death rituals, particularly focusing on the transition from traditional to home funerals, which offer a more personal and environmentally sustainable approach. The modern funeral... More

Work by

Ernesto Ramirez