Essays about: "Human Hair"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 essays containing the words Human Hair.

  1. 16. Kera-Plast : Exploring the plasticization of keratin-based fibers through compression molded human hair in relation to textile design methods

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Romy Franziska Kaiser; [2020]
    Keywords : Compression Molding; Plasticization; Keratin Fiber; Human Hair; Textile Design Methods; Textile Thinking; Textile Activism;

    Abstract : The project Kera-Plast aims to re-loop humans and nature by questioning the current systems and ethics through materiality. Human hair, currently considered as waste, functions as the base for the material exploration fabricated through thermo-compression molding. READ MORE

  3. 17. A PCOS-like Drosophila Melanogaster model

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsa och lärande; Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

    Author : Aisha Badji; [2019]
    Keywords : polycystic; ovary; syndrome; testosterone; drosophila; melanogaster;

    Abstract : Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a female endocrine disorder defined by high androgen levels and presence of polycystic ovaries. PCOS is characterized by menstrual irregularities, anovulation, infertility, hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, chronic inflammation and increased hair growth. READ MORE

  4. 18. A customized headrest for shampoo units : A study to improve the neck position during hair wash at the salon, for a more comfortable and safer experience

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Olivia Gerrbo; [2018]
    Keywords : Ergonomic; headrest; hairdresser; shampoo unit; Human centered design; Ergonomi; nackstöd; frisör; schamponeringsstol;

    Abstract : A bachelor thesis conducted over the spring term of 2018, the final exam of the Innovation and Design Engineering program at Karlstad University. The contractor of this thesis project was Parfum Lombard AB in Svedala, Sweden, a market leading within the hairdressing equipment industry in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 19. It's in the genes

    University essay from Konstfack/Ädellab

    Author : Rakel Amanda Stefansdotter Åkermo; [2018]
    Keywords : Animal; human; hair; snake; paper; animalism; contemporary jewellery art; sculpture.; Djur; människa; hår; orm; papper; animalism; smyckekonst; skulptur.;

    Abstract : Through collecting, gathering and transformation I look at themateriality in bodies of human and animal. The asymmetricalrelation rules we have created to approve our behaviour oftoday. I write this paper with the contradicting approach ofbeing scientific yet sentimental to the meanings of physicalmatter. . READ MORE

  6. 20. Time-Resolved Photoluminescence Studies of InGaP Nanowires for Improving the Internal Quantum Efficiency

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Fasta tillståndets fysik

    Author : Lert Chayanun; [2017]
    Keywords : Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : Semiconductor Nanowires are promising building blocks for advanced optoelectronic devices since their small diameter give rise to quantization effects. The small diameter also makes them susceptible to non-radiative recombination due to surface states. READ MORE