Reefine
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Reefine is a modular, biomimetic reef unit designed to improve coral restoration success. Using minimal surface geometry, it enhances water flow, stability, and sediment resistance. Made from recycled oyster shells and a zero-cement binder, the material supports coral calcification and marine attachment. Unlike 3D-printed structures, Reefine is locally cast using simple moulds, enabling low-cost, low-carbon production. This approach empowers coastal communities with an accessible, ecologically sound tool for rebuilding reef habitats and restoring marine biodiversity
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Zhong-Wei Lin
Royal College of Art
Zhong-Wei Lin is a product and graphic designer from Taiwan, specializing in innovative product design, circular design, visual communication, and service design. He recently graduated from the Royal College of Art, where his research focused on material innovation and sustainable design, aiming to advance coral restoration and support marine ecosystems in Taiwan and worldwide by rethinking coral restoration substrates. His work has been shortlisted for several prestigious European design awards and exhibitions, and has been showcased in Łódź (Poland), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Belgrade (Serbia), Berlin (Germany), Vienna (Austria), and Barcelona (Spain).
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