Ryan Lew

The societal connotation of consumption rings in the ears of most around the world, with an overwhelming guilt that we are all responsible for. The consumption of energy, resources, time; there is a desire to dissociate ourselves with the idea of consumption, but consumption is a vital aspect to human life, consumption of food, ideas, knowledge; we must work to gather the good and manage the bad to promote a more conscience and inclusive future.
The Consumed table is a modern solution to a continuous problem, with the overconsumption of goods and resources, the farming industry is overworking the soil, resulting in the use of fertilizers and pesticides that is harmful to the atmosphere, waterways and killing the nutrient soil that takes decades to recover. I look to modern farming techniques that are accessible to individuals no matter  their location while providing a moment to enjoy the beauty of consumption with others. This Hydroponic table acts to re-surface the 
true meaning of a farm to table dining by removing the middle man and being able to admire the beauty of our roots.  
With a surface height of just 18” the table acts to force the user to feel grounded and be closer to the earth and be able to feel it with ones legs and hands. The hydroponic center acts as an area for fresh produce that can grow from seedling to harvest in a matter of weeks. A cascading effects fuels the growth of vegetation while also playing with all of the senses that creates a unbelievably serene experience.