This two day workshop will support you to develop your own unique biodegradable biomaterial and object using Materiom’s experimentation and design methods.
Participants will engage in the theory and practice of biomaterials towards a greater understanding of their opportunities and potential within a circular and creative economy whilst engaging hands-on in the creative experimentation and material development. You will leave the session with the confidence and resources to continue the exploration.
During the workshop we will:
STEAMhouse’s programmes are fully funded and aim to support businesses to develop. Spaces are very limited and priority will be given to self-employed sole traders and people with their own businesses.
Zoē Powell is a multi-disciplinary Designer who has worked on commissions, projects and events in the UK and internationally for a variety of industries including art, fashion and interiors. She is a Textile graduate from Central Saint Martins, Fabricademy Barcelona and Explore Enterprise with The Princes Trust. She is now a Researcher and Head of Outreach and Education at Materiom.
Pilar Bolumburu is a Material Researcher and Content Manager at Materiom. She is a graduate from the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile and Fabacademy program of the global FabLab network. Her work has focused on the interaction between design, digital fabrication and technologies and is currently pursuing a Masters in Education and Technology at University College London.
Materiom is a research platform dedicated to the experimentation and development of open source biomaterial recipes made using locally abundant ingredients and life-friendly chemistry. Our mission is to enable everyone, everywhere to participate in the next generation of materials for a circular economy. Our international community of scientists, designers, engineers and artists collaboratively develops, tests and adapts our recipes to regenerate local cultures and bioregions.