A cultural movement that, through a visual language, physical experiences, digital platforms and collaborations, builds a universe capable of transforming perceptions of the contemporary Mediterranean, fostering connection, identity and participation
PÁLPITO
IED Barcelona – Student: Paloma Castelltort
Academic year
2025/2026
Developed in collaboration with Bluewave Alliance as part of Gravity Wave's #PlasticFreeOceans project, “Pálpito” proposes the creation of an ecosystem made up of "six heartbeats" (a symbol, a system, a material, a digital experience, a network of partnerships and a physical presence) that transform the way we relate to the Mediterranean Sea in order to preserve its history and protect its waters.
In response to information overload and the normalisation of environmental degradation, the project proposes a new way of connecting with the sea that is more human, more emotional and more collective.
Winner of the Honourable Mention Best Thesis Award, IED Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Communication Management 2026
Paloma Castelltort is a Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Communication Management student
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