Bio-e-Nails: a Sustainable Design Approach to Biobased Nail Interfaces
Bio-e-Nails use common ingredients obtained from algae or the hard exteriors of shellfish and other animals. They come in all shapes and sizes: Do you like long and sparkly nails? You can make them yourself in your own kitchen. What about shorter, bright pink nails with built-in computer chips? They’re possible, too.
And, when you’re done with your latest look, you can melt down the nails and make a new set—or whatever else you can imagine. Instructions for making Bio-e-Nails are available for free online. They’re also easy enough that anyone can follow them using craft supplies and ingredients for sale at many grocery stores.
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Publications
Eldy S. Lazaro Vasquez, Sepideh Mohammadi, Latifa Al Naimi, Shira David, Mirela Alistar. 2025. “”. In: TEI '25: Proceedings of the Nineteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction. (Bordeaux/Talence, France, March 4 - 7, 2025).
Mirela Alistar, Shira David, Eldy S. Lazaro Vasquez. 2025. “”. In: TEI '25: Proceedings of the Nineteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction. (Bordeaux/Talence, France, March 4 - 7, 2025).