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Hola, I'm Ana Lisa.
An independent tutor, researcher, curator and consultant
on Biomaterials and Biodesign. I teach university students
and professional makers how to transform organic waste
or grow organisms into experimental materials and things.
I primarily work online but have spent many years teaching
at Design Academy Eindhoven, where I developed
a methodology and assembled a Biomaterials Archive
to inspire sustainability and autarchy.

Hola, I’m Ana Lisa.

I’m an independent researcher, educator, curator, consultant and archive carer,
focused on Biomaterials Design & Biodesign.

I design spaces to learn, experiment, research, exchange, grow, enjoy, make sense,
and experience awe.

I guide university students and professionals in the creative fields who want to make new materials and things by recycling organic waste or growing organisms.

I offer curated online workshops, webinars, external mentorships, personal education, project consultations custom-made for each client’s needs.

My background spans over 20 years in Sustainable Design and 7 years
teaching in Academic and non-Academic contexts, but primarily dedicated
to my course at Design Academy Eindhoven in The Netherlands,
where I have guided over 300 projects, produced public exhibitions with my students, opened a BioLab and collaborated with experts in different niches.

This led me to develop my own methodology and to assemble a Biomaterials Archive, that seeks to inspire sustainability and autarchy.

I hold an MA in Design Curating and Writing from Design Academy Eindhoven,
and a BA in Eco-Design from Goldsmiths in London.

Hola! I’m Ana Lisa.

An independent Biomaterials Design & Biodesign university tutor, researcher, curator,
consultant and archive carer.

I teach university students, individuals and brands in the creative fields how to design and make
new materials and things, by recycling organic waste or growing organisms. 

I offer online workshops, webinars, personal education and project consultations
custom-made for each client’s needs.

My background spans over 20 years in Sustainable Design
and 7 years in various teaching positions but primarily dedicated to my course
at Design Academy Eindhoven in The Netherlands, where I have guided over 300 projects,
produced public exhibitions with my students, opened a BioLab and collaborated
with experts in different niches.

This led me to develop my own methodology and to assemble a Biomaterials Archive,
that seeks to inspire sustainability and autarchy.

Hola, I’m Ana Lisa.

I’m a Biomaterials Design & Biodesign Professor and Consultant,
with over 20 years in Sustainable Design.

I conduct R&D, design and run educational programs, advise people on projects,
and care for an Archive.

I work independently online teaching students and professionals in the creative fields how to make new materials and things through recycling organic waste
or cultivating organisms.

Previously, I have held various teaching positions but primarily dedicated
to my course at Design Academy Eindhoven in The Netherlands,
where I have guided over 300 projects, produced public exhibitions with my students, opened a BioLab and collaborated with experts in different niches.

This led me to develop my own methodology and to assemble a Biomaterials Archive, that seeks to inspire sustainability and autarchy.

Hola, I’m Ana Lisa.

I’m a Biomaterials Design and Biodesign

  • university tutor

  • researcher

  • curator

  • consultant

  • archive carer

I offer curated online

  • workshops

  • webinars

  • external mentorships

  • personal education

  • project consultations

For university students, individuals and brands in the fields of

  • product and furniture design

  • textiles and fashion design

  • interiors and architecture

  • scenography and curation

  • gastronomy and art

BY WHOM

I have over 7 years of experience teaching in Academia and over 20 years in Sustainable Design.

I work independently online teaching students and professionals in the creative fields how to make new materials and things through recycling organic waste
or cultivating organisms.

Previously, I have held various teaching positions but primarily dedicated
to my course at Design Academy Eindhoven in The Netherlands,
where I have guided over 300 projects, produced public exhibitions with my students, opened a BioLab and collaborated with experts in different niches.

This led me to develop my own methodology and to assemble a Biomaterials Archive, that seeks to inspire sustainability and autarchy.

I curate

educational programs for university students, individuals and brands

for groups and 1:1

at academic and non-academic contexts

in English or Castellano.

From different fields including I offer curated educational programs and project consultations on Biomaterials Design & Biodesign.

For students, individuals and brands in different fields including textiles and fashion design, product and furniture, interiors and architecture, scenography and curation, gastronomy and art, who want to delve into this fascinating field with me.

I design spaces to have fun, learn, research, experiment, make, sense, make sense, share and experience awe.

I provide expert guidance, theoretical and practical knowledge, R&D support, the best recipes and tricks, my method, archive and experience.

In English or Castellano.

  • Egg Shells Textile

    by Daniëlle

  • Beetroot Bioplastic and Dye

    by Eleni

  • Scented Skins

    by Marie

  • Potatoe Skin

    by Jules

  • Veganana Leather and Tiles

    by Camille

  • Marmite Moulding Material

    by Carys

  • Waste Coffee Tiles

    by Luca

  • Abalone Shells Bioplastic

    by Yearim

  • Waved Body Surplus

    by Sidone

  • Cat's Waste

    by Jiheon

  • Vegan Fur

    by Mabel

  • Aquatic Plants' Insulation

    by Johan

  • Sturdy Building Blocks

    by Sarah

  • Different Shades, Textures and Scents Boards

    by Sebastian and Niels

  • Concrete-Like Materials from Agricultural Waste Streams

    by Eline

  • School Grown Mycelium Brick

    by Lucas

  • School Grown Kombucha

    by Silver

  • Home Grown Kombucha

    by Diana

Hola! I'm Ana Lisa.

I work in the fields of Biomaterials Design & Biodesign working online worldwide.

Biomaterials Design and Biodesign

tutor

researcher

curator of exhibitions

consultant

archive carer

former journalist

From 2010-17 I immersed myself into online journalism and was a digital nomad

20+ years in Sustainable Design 

7+ years teaching Biomaterials Design and Biodesign at European Universities,

but mainly dedicated to Make Material Sense at Design Academy Eindhoven (2017-22)

Argentina-Born, British-Citizen, Dutch-Resident

BA Eco-Design, Goldsmiths, London

MA Design Curating and Writing, Design Academy Eindhoven (2017)

Services

Services

  • Workshops

    For universities, institutions and brands

  • Courses

    BA Scenography, Amsterdam University of the Arts, NL

  • Webinars

    Group Webinars

    For universities, institutions and brands

  • External Mentor

    For enrolled university students

  • Personal education

    For individuals

  • Drop-by Call

    For anyone

  • Project consultations

    For universities, individuals and brands

I design spaces for people to get together, learn, have fun, take their practice to a new level and experience awe.

Hola, I’m Ana Lisa.

I help others design new materials and things from natural sources.

An independent university professor and consultant on Biomaterials & Biodesign.
I conduct R&D, curate exhibitions, care for an archive, advise on projects, and design educational programs for people to learn how to make new materials and things
by recycling organic waste or growing organisms.
I design spaces to learn, experiment, research, make, sense, make sense, share ideas
and experience awe.
I have over 7 years of teaching in Academia and 20 years in Sustainable Design.
I hold an MA in Design Curating and Writing from Design Academy Eindhoven in The Netherlands, and a BA in Eco-Design from Goldsmiths in London.

ONLINE EDUCATION AND CONSULTATION

Freelance independent Education and Projects Consultation, WW, 2020-Present (online)

EXTERNAL MENTOR

BA Design Academy Eindhoven, NL, 2022-23 (online)
MA Architecture, Amsterdam University of the Arts, NL, 2022 (online)

COURSE LEAD

Make Material Sense. BA Design Academy Eindhoven, NL, 2017-22
Biobased Designs. with Pascal Leboucq, BA Scenography, Amsterdam University of the Arts, NL, 2020-21
Growing Cultures, MA Ecology Futures, University of Applied Sciences, Online, NL, 2020-21 (online)
Eco-Materials Culture, MA Ecology Futures, University of Applied Sciences, Den Bosch, NL, 2019-20
Human and Machine, Make Material Sense, Design Academy Eindhoven, NL, 2017-18 (unofficial)

WORKSHOP TUTOR

Van Eyck Reloaded, BE, 2020 (online)
Luca School of Arts, Faculty of Architecture, Ghent. BE, 2020 (online)
Precious Plastic Beyond Plastic, Eindhoven, NL, 2019
Floating University Berlin, DE, 2019
Workshops at Royal Albert Hall, for [re]design, London, UK, 2007

SPEAKER

Nuova Accademia delle Belle Arti, Milan, IT, 2021 (online)
TU/e Technical University Eindhoven, NL, 2019
Bruxelles Environnement Leefmilieu, BE, 2019
TMDG Trimarchi Festival, Mar del Plata, AR, 2010

CONSULTANT

Materiom.com, Beta-tester, UK, 2023 (online)
BA Admissions Design Academy Eindhoven, Interviewer and advisor, NL, 2020-23
The Exploded View, Circular Biobased Building, Bio-based Creations, Dutch Design Week, NL, 2020
AiR Mobile Workshop, Consultant, Den Bosch, NL, 2020
Maison and Objet, Judge, Parcours Fil Vert Competition, Paris, FR, 2012
Nokia Argentina, Judge, Embajadores Nokia Competition, AR, 2010
MALBA Museum Store, Collection curation, Malba Ed. Sustentable, Buenos Aires, AR, 2010
Eco Pampa Hostel, Coca-Cola, Yo Vivo en Argentina, Cruz Dellacasa, Buenos Aires, AR, 2009-10

CURATOR

Biomaterials Archive: Samples & Other Stories, Dutch Design Week, NL, 2019
We Need a BioLab, Design Academy Eindhoven, NL, 2019
Human and Machine, Graduation Show, Design Academy Eindhoven, Dutch Design Week, NL, 2017
Human and Machine, On Curating Design, Van Abbemuseum, NL, 2017
Festival Sustentable, Jardin Botanico Buenos Aires, AR, 2008-09
[re]design UK and China, X-mas installation at Nesta Headquarters, SIT UP: Sustainable Seating Stories at 100% Design, Contained at Dott07 Festival, UK. Climate Cool by Design for British Council China, Guangzhou, 2007

ONLINE JOURNALIST

Online journalism, Design Weeks reporting, Raw Vegan Food Writer, Inhabitat.com (US), WW, 2010-17

STUDENT

MA Design Curating and Writing, Design Academy Eindhoven, NL, 2015-17
BA (Hons) Eco-Design, Goldsmiths University of London, UK, 2004-07

I’m an independent Biomaterials Design & Biodesign University Professor and Consultant, and as such,
I conduct R&D, design educational programs, advise students, institutions and brands, and care for an Archive.
My background spans over 20 years through multiple disciplines but only one subject of study, Sustainable Design (then known as Eco-Design), and I focused on Biodesign (short for Biodegradable Design). 
Born in Buenos Aires in 1977, I have lived in London through my 20s, was a nomad photojournalist through my 30s, and most recently spent another cycle in The Netherlands immersed in Academia.
Argentina-born, British-Citizen, Dutch Resident.
I have held various teaching positions but primarily dedicated to my course at Design Academy Eindhoven, where I have guided over 300 projects, produced public exhibitions with my students, opened the school’s first BioLab and collaborated with experts in different niches.
This led me to develop my own methodology and to assemble a Biomaterials Archive, that seeks to inspire sustainability and autarchy.