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In nature, Tessellated Material Systems (TMS) appear convergently across species and at all length scales. Their evolutionary success is based on the ability to unify mechanically opposing properties in one functional system. While the application of tessellations in Design and Architecture was and is focusing on the geometrical and structural benefits, this practice-based PhD project explores a different Design approach shifting the focus from structure to material. The aim of this research is to develop methods for designing hierarchical materials that lead to multi-functionality allowing for context sensitivity.


supervised by
Prof. Carola Zwick and
Prof. Jörg Petruschat -
weißensee school of art and design 



Felix Rasehorn
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Hyper Haptics 
WS 20/21
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The aim of the project is to use digital tools to create synaesthetic stimuli to create ›hyper-realistic‹ experiences. In this context the design focus is on prototyping and curating sensory impressions. How can haptics and materiality be transported into the virtual? And how to transfered back again? How can senses be meaningfully linked to complement and expand physical reality? The project is based on the research work of the ›Cutting‹ project at the Cluster of Excellence ›Matters of Activity‹ which deals with the cultural practices of ›cutting‹ and understands them as a process of dividing as well as composing, ultimately deciding.

The course is being realised under the patronage of Prof. Carola Zwick by Judith Glaser, lecturer for interaction designer (Studio NAND), Felix Rasehorn Pre-Doctoral Researcher (MoA), and Felix Groll Head of the eLAB (weissensee school of art and design berlin).






Ran Zhang - Design Sprint: Haptic Vision 2020