The Gravity Wave Bags started from discarded fishing nets recovered from the ocean. Through the Gravity Wave process, these nets are melted down into rigid boards, which then became the starting point for the project. Rather than treating them for what they were (recycled 1x1 plastic boards), we approached them as something to break apart and work through—cutting, reshaping, and testing how far the material could be pushed.
From there, we developed a system of small, repeatable pieces that connect to form larger surfaces. This modular approach allowed the material to behave in different ways depending on how it’s assembled—more structured in some areas, more flexible in others. The texture and slight imperfections of the recycled plastic are left visible, becoming part of the overall language of the piece.
The result is a series of handcrafted bags that balance function with expression. They’re built through assembly rather than molding, so the process remains present in the final form.
More than anything, the project is about shifting how we see material value—taking something that once existed as waste in the ocean and reworking it into something considered, tactile, and meant to last.
