Savannah College of Art and Design
PROJECTS 2026
Poddy
TOP 8 FINALIST PROJECT
Platinum Medal Recognition for Narrative, Concept, Context, and Reflection
Amelia Massetti, Josh Santiago, Brendan Sapp, Matteo Bariana, Camryn Claunch, Grace McCormick, Carter Spainhour
Poddy reimagines portable toilets by engineering the microbial ecosystem inside the tank rather than relying on harsh disinfectant chemicals. Instead of killing all bacteria and producing toxic, hard-to-treat waste, it introduces targeted microbial cultures that break down waste, reduce odor, and begin composting on-site. Designed for high-use environments like festivals and national parks, the system improves sanitation efficiency, reduces environmental impact, and transforms human waste into a safer, more usable compost stream instead of landfill material.
Aquavex
FINALIST PROJECT
Gold Medal Recognition for Narrative, Concept, and Context
Lilly Bouwer, Jadyn Olthoff, Colton Padgett, Daniela Pivaral Sueiras, Kiera Crean, Pia Torres Colom, Kobe Zhao, George Zhong
Aquavex is a biomimetic river filtration attachment designed to work alongside Savannah Riverkeeper’s existing litter boom network, capturing harmful micropollutants that traditional waste collection systems cannot remove. Inspired by filter-feeding organisms, kelp forests, and underwater plant life, the system uses chitosan-infused fibers, biochar filtration, and wax-treated hemp layers to target microplastics, heavy metals, E. coli, and chemical contaminants as water flows through the filtration media.
