Karmactive TeamLouie Duncan is a Product Design graduate from Brunel University London. He is the designer of OLUS, a unique plant based air filter. This filter was inspired by humans ‘ innate relationship with the natural world and was the main source of inspiration, looking for natural forms, patterns and textures.
The market conditions in which local filters were said to not be suitable for home environments, as they were non-user friendly. OLUS focuses on mental wellbeing by building on the mental benefits of clean air to incorporate biophilic features. Through the use of plants and dried moss, OLUS helps to improve productivity and alleviate stress. .
Air Purifier With Plant Based Filters
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