BA University Course Lead Tutor, NL

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 preferred resources, pushing the boundaries of what materials
could be or do.
I provided instructions on sustainability, life cycle, research and development, experimental processes and techniques, as well as curating design and creating biodegradable and compostable materials and products from scratch, using what was at hand.
I oversaw large student groups, 35 students on average, organised. and produced classes, lectures, exhibition visits, and previews with curators at Dutch Design Week. I also arranged workshops with guest tutors such as Belgue biohackers Glimps, local stars Precious Plastic, scent specialists from California’s Institute of Art and Olfaction, art scientists, and former students
who dropped by to help. Together with my students, we assembled a Biomaterials Archive filled with samples and showcased it at Dutch Design Week in 2019. Additionally, we conducted professional workshops outside of school at Berlin’s Floating University, participated in a conference in Brussels, opened the school’s first BioLab, and navigated through the challenges
of lockdowns, among other adventures.

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