meeting

Bio-Design Night

Sep 21 2018
Keynote by William Myers & bio-design talks

Welcome to the field of bio-design

Friday, September the 21st

19:30 - doors open

20:00 - start event

22:00 - drinks and networking

Yarn from algae fibre, a lamp powered by bacteria, a dress grown by fungi, and self-healing concrete: welcome to the field of bio-design. Meet renowned bio-designers from different industries and discover what this can bring for your creative work or business on Friday the 21st of September. American curator William Myers presents his revised book BIODESIGN with striking examples of how biology and design can be integrated to mutually benefit businesses and the environment. Let’s meet up!

Speakers:

William Myers
Eric Klarenbeek - Studio Eric Klarenbeek, co-founder Krown Design
Aniela Hoitink - Neffa, winner H&M Global Change Award 2018
Ermi van Oers - Living Light, light generated by bacteria
Dr. Elvin Karana - TU Delft & Materials Experience Lab
Tjeerd Veenhoven - Studio Tjeerd Veenhoven, algae yarn
Dr. Henk Jonkers - TU Delft & Basilisk Concrete, self-healing concrete

Location:

BlueCity
Maasboulevard 100
3063 NS Rotterdam

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