This project explores how textiles can influence emotional perception and expression within a space. The first prototype focuses on the emotion of love, investigating how a curated environment can facilitate emotional access and interaction. Given that our feet physically connect us to our surroundings, a carpet serves as an ideal medium for spatial and sensory exploration.

The project was developed in collaboration with Ferdinando Colosimo from Nando Studio. We designed and hand-tufted the carpet in his studio in cologne. Its visual composition is based on the dynamics of dualism, featuring an abstracted yin-yang shape and three pairs of embracing figures. These elements reflect a philosophical hypothesis: that love always occurs between two entities, even in the case of self-love, which requires an internal duality—a perspective shift between subject and observer. The three pairs represent the plurality of love. However, this concept is only a first prototype and will be explored further in collaboration with psychologists and researchers.
The design also incorporates spatial considerations. A circular form within the square carpet invites users to fully immerse themselves in the experience, reinforcing the idea of stepping into an emotional space. Additionally, heart-like shapes extending outward symbolize that love is not confined to the carpet’s boundaries but expands beyond, affecting interactions beyond the immediate environment.

Future research will focus on the psychological and neurological mechanisms involved in emotional engagement with spatial design. This interdisciplinary approach aims to develop a tool that enables individuals to access, express, and experience emotions in both personal and shared spaces.