Aria is a project developed by Studio Pastina during the Covid-19 pandemic as a practical design response to a global
emergency. Conceived as a DIY guide for producing an emergency face mask, the project explores how design can contribute
through accessible, easily shareable solutions.
Rather than focusing solely on functionality, Aria considers the emotional dimension of everyday objects. At a time when face
masks suddenly became part of daily life, comfort and visual familiarity were seen as essential qualities, helping transform
an unfamiliar object into something easier to wear and accept.
To encourage widespread access, the project was released free of charge together with a step-by-step digital guide, enabling
anyone to produce the mask using readily available materials, including fabric offcuts. Designed as an open and collaborative
initiative, Aria addressed both individuals and manufacturers equipped to produce the masks locally and distribute them free
of charge, demonstrating how a digital product could circulate more easily than physical goods during a period of restricted
movement
Aria è accessibile a chiunque ed è disponibile per il download con la guida step by step per la realizzazione della maschera. L’obiettivo è fornire il progetto e le informazioni base per costruire, anche con scarti di tessuto, una maschera confortevole, lavabile e riutilizzabile. Lo stato di emergenza rende complessa la circolazione di merci e persone; una guida digitale invece, può essere veicolata con facilità.
Aria is available for download and comes with a a step-by-step guide through which anybody can build an emergency face mask. The project aims to offer a guide with instructions to build a comfortable, washable and reusable emergency face mask, also using fabric remnants. Movement of goods and people is extremely difficult during a state of emergency but a digital guide can be easily transmitted.
Il progetto si rivolge a chiunque ne abbia bisogno, ma anche alle aziende e ai singoli che dispongono di materiali ed attrezzature per fabbricare il prodotto e che vogliano distribuirlo senza fini di lucro.
Aria project is for everyone who may needs it but is also for companies or persons who have materials and equipment to manufacture the product and wants to distribute it for free.
