5.5 designers: 'guide to free farming' project

various tools designed for the free farming project

5.5 designers proposed ‘the guide to free farming’ at the ICSID world design congress during singapore design week 09. lead by design indaba the research project uses radical solutions to produce food, energy and resources.

‘the guide to free farming’ project was presented in the form of a book that aimed to restore a close relation between consumers and the natural environment, creating a shorter link to guide people who live in cities to take on the role of farmers in their urban environment. it is about farming in the city and encourages readers to discover the unsuspecting resources hidden in our towns. the book includes recipes like street flower salad and grilled rat, along with instruction guides to, for instance, plucking a pigeon or a starling just as we once plucked chickens, tips for collecting dandelion greens, snails and honey, as well as guides to mushroom picking and uses for expired food is also included. the good address section provides schedules for traditional gleaning sessions at our best markets and food factories.

various tools designed for the free farming project

here are some examples of ‘the guide to free farming’ in paris.

a range of animals found in an urban environment

a range of edible plants found in paris

a camouflage cloak to catch pigeons in urban area

growing snails at home for eating purposes

a bird trap to capture pigeons

this trap can be installed on the wall and attract cockroaches

a rat trap bag that can be carried around the city

a flower collector

a fishing rod allows you to fish in urban area

a bag to collect abandoned vegetables and fruits in markets.

dog fur can become a great resource of clothing.

vincent baranger and anthony lebossé of 5.5 designers at the congress portrait © designboom