A week before defending my Master's thesis, Human and Machine, at Design Academy Eindhoven, I was invited to teach at the Bachelor's program and run a course on materials and tactility. Over the past 5 years, I have developed and facilitated a popular 6-month elective for 2nd-year students from all design departments. Make Material Sense centred on experimental Biomaterials Design & Biodesign using recycled organic 'waste'
and cultivated organisms, and included sensory experiences and empirical knowledge. Students worked with their