OXMAN

“One place, one material, one biome” - Neri Oxman Made entirely from PHAs (polyhydroxyalkanoate), OXMAN's shoe series is designed to break down naturally over time, providing a sustainable alternative to the fast fashion cycle. The shoes are created using the Oᵒ technology, which enables designers to create products with programmed decomposition for the benefits of ecosystems and their surrounding environments. In an exclusive interview with Concept Kicks, Neri Oxman explores the inspiration behind the project, the innovation driving it, and the future of footwear. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dzsiYpgv

Can a building have a larger purpose? Neri Oxman’s newly launched design practice, OXMAN, is redefining the future of sustainable architecture through an innovative partnership with Goodman Group. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to revolutionize building practices by integrating advanced computational design, environmental data, and master-planning scenarios that enhance both functionality and ecological resilience. By leveraging OXMAN’s cutting-edge research and Goodman’s global expertise, the partnership is pioneering new methodologies that optimize industrial sites while fostering biodiversity and ecosystem restoration. More than just a single project, this initiative sets a new industry standard for sustainable development, demonstrating how architecture can coexist harmoniously with nature. With a shared vision for long-term environmental impact, OXMAN and Goodman Group are paving the way for a new era of regenerative design that benefits both the industry and the planet. Learn more about this exciting partnership here: https://lnkd.in/eRA7wjc8

OXMAN is looking for a visionary Footwear Designer to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team of innovators and makers. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of footwear by merging performance, materiality, and aesthetics at the crossroads of design, biology, and technology. The ideal candidate will push beyond conventional boundaries, leveraging the O° platform to create footwear that is both highly functional and deeply expressive. This position calls for a hands-on creator who is eager to explore uncharted territory—seamlessly integrating computational design, material science, and additive manufacturing into the process. Collaborating closely with engineers, scientists, and designers, the Footwear Designer will craft footwear that not only enhances human experience but also evolves over time—designed to be worn, adapt, and ultimately reintegrate with nature. We invite applicants to apply here: https://lnkd.in/eu393MM3

Introducing the EDEN platform, where we ask: What if an object benefited and transformed its environment for the better? The research and design platform considers buildings as living ecosystems rather than a static object. As a building is constructed -- or grown -- designers consider how it may empower Nature. Unlike 'net-zero' construction, which focuses on reducing negative impact, EDEN aims to enhance ecological health by developing new forms of ecosystem-based construction that create value for the natural world across multiple biological kingdoms.

Interested in joining OXMAN? We are seeking two individuals to join our team of brilliant designers, makers, and thinkers. Head of Communications & Content The Head of Communications & Content will be an integral player in evolving OXMAN’s communications strategy after the recent launch of our company. The role will be responsible for increasing the visibility of the company, promoting its key initiatives, positioning the company as the thought leader of Nature-centric design, and telling the brand story to target audiences. They will mediate our public relations, including the strategy, management, and execution of content creation for our website, social media, press kits, media inquiries, and brand and product marketing. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eZeRf2Ya Computational Design Engineer / Computer Scientist The Computational Design Engineering / Computer Scientist embodies both technical and aesthetic rigor in developing and applying computational methods toward the realization of novel design paradigms by building design tools for new methods of manufacturing as well as application software that interfaces with industrial and custom digital fabrication tools. In this role, they will conduct research in computational geometry, computational fabrication, computational intelligence, and/or computational dynamics and apply this research to design, developing striking embodiments, processes, and strategies to engage with complex environments and behavior spaces. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/e2yJcs7x For additional positions, please visit: oxman.com/careers

Neri Oxman Believes in Fashion Reincarnation ELLE Magazine's Véronique Hyland and Neri Oxman recently discussed healing the broken industries of product, architecture, and molecular design, with a focus on a product's circular cycle. OXMAN's OZERO technology seeks to combat one of fashion's greatest waste problems: A shoe can take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade. “In the past, my grandmother would pass a piece of clothing to me, and I would pass it to my daughter. Here, you’re passing a shoe back to the soil. The soil creates a tree, the tree creates a chair, the chair creates another shoe, the shoe creates another tree, et cetera.” - Neri Oxman, CEO. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eeVnUTmJ

Introducing the ALEF platform, a combination of technologies for polyculture research and engineering. Novel sensors decode the dynamic chemical signals released by bacteria, plants, and entire ecosystems. Each signal is a unique composition of biogenic volatile organic compounds (bVOCs), often carrying an associated smell. ALEF explores how the production of ingredients for foods, fragrances, and flavors can add to – rather than subtract from – native plant life, soil fertility, and bacterial composition. It is driven by the belief that molecular goods can be designed to revive ancient ecosystems and drive overall health in future ecosystems. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ezPBJXEb

OXMAN is seeking a Director of Product to join an all-star interdisciplinary team of deep thinkers and brilliant makers. The Director of Product will be an integral player in evolving OXMAN’s product strategy after the recent launch of our company. This person will champion the future of nature-centric product development, with the vision and grit to guide a team of visionaries and innovators towards real-world impact. They will work closely with senior leadership on portfolio prioritization, with OXMAN innovations spanning consumer goods to architectural services, all fueled by our cutting-edge R&D in computational design, robotics, material science, green chemistry, biology, and ecological engineering. The Director of Product will also manage O°, building strategy, aligning cross-functional teams, and systematizing product development through goal-setting, KPIs, and other success metrics inline with OXMAN values. An ideal candidate has a portfolio of success stories bringing products from R&D to market in apparel, footwear, or other consumer goods sectors. This is an exceptional opportunity for a leader who thrives in translating visionary ideas into actionable, market-ready products, all while championing a nature-centric approach to design. For more information and to submit an application, please visit: https://lnkd.in/egVdjSdg

Lord Norman Foster, Guest Editor for DOMUS, and Neri Oxman held a conversation about the OXMAN lab in October's edition of DOMUS. Located in New York City, the 36,000-square-foot laboratory, designed in collaboration with Foster + Partners, is a one-of-a-kind facility. The lab integrates an architectural studio with a state-of-the-art workshop – one of the most advanced digital fabrication facilities in New York City – including a robotics shop that enables experimental work with large-scale collaborative robots, and a wet lab that meets Biosafety Level 2 standards, allowing the OXMAN team to develop biologically augmented digital fabrication technologies. Spread across two floors, OXMAN lab includes private meeting spaces, a library, an exhibition gallery, an open-concept kitchen, a garden terrace, and a nursery, with abundant indoor and outdoor spaces for reflection and discovery. The lab is equipped to accommodate the work of more than 133 designers, scientists, and engineers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-DHidsY

OXMAN is excited to unveil O°, a biomaterial, digital, and robotic technology platform that powers the production of biobased textiles and wearables that are 100% biodegradable when disposed of, made entirely with organic material and without petrochemicals or glues, and producing no microplastics. O° (pronounced “O-Zero”) removes the complexity inherent in conventional fabrication processes, enabling the creation of consumer products from one material, under one roof, with minimal human intervention — through a nearly zero-waste process. The first product to be created using O° platform is a collection of shoes made entirely of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a class of organic material known for its versatility and biodegradability. See more: https://lnkd.in/eKTV8zcU