Yitian Chen (Tim)

I’m an Industrial Design student who is passionate about creating meaningful connections between people, materials, and the environment through design. My work focuses on transforming waste materials into new forms of value while inspiring public awareness and behavioural change.

The EcoFilter Loop is a sustainable recycling device suitable for flexible indoor and outdoor use. It aims to reduce cigarette pollution and improve air quality through a circular economy approach. The cellulose acetate in the cigarette butts is then recycled into an environmentally friendly material for the manufacture of new sustainable products, further reusing resources.