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London | Lisbon | Sydney
Multidisciplinary fashion/textiles designer, researcher and professor, combining strong research, analysis, and experimental approach skills. Interested in real or speculative projects that spark innovation or question the role of the concept and its perception, driving Design and the sustainable imperative forward.
Mainly focused on the development of products that are resilient and fit Nature's logical processes (local, light, efficient, minimum/zero waste and energy). Scientific dissemination includes a body of work on practices around sustainable design aspects and the application of the Biological Sciences (e.g. microorganisms) as well as the Circular Economy model to rethink materials. All subjects, relating to Responsible Design, are discussed under 3 main perspectives: Sustainability Strategies, Science and Technology, Social Innovation and Wellbeing.
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