EcoWeave Ball: A Woven Soccer Kit For Children In Africa

  • University/School
    Beijing Institute of Technology
  • Lead Designer(s)
    Yiwen YUAN
  • Design Team
    Zihan GENG,Stephane GNONLONFOUN,Yilin WANG,Bowen SUN,Fangyu YI,Hanyin ZHENG
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention

EcoWeave Ball tackles tire pollution and African children's toy scarcity by enabling handmade soccer ball creation from recycled tires using ancient Chinese Cuju weaving techniques. Combining waste conversion with cultural education, it transforms ecological challenges into creative play through sustainable craftsmanship. The design fosters environmental awareness while connecting Chinese heritage with African communities via practical skill-building. By converting hazardous waste into educational toys, it promotes circular economies and cross-cultural learning through hands-on making.

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