—  Designer, Material Researcher, Sustainability Specialist

“I believe the future will be grown.”

My research is currently focused on reducing carbon emissions through seaweed-based materials and disseminating research through writing and art exhibitions.

I am a designer and material researcher who believes we can achieve circular systems through the use of new materials and redesigned production systems. I aim to transform the textile industry to increase transparency, incorporate regenerative closed-loop systems, and use innovative, natural and bio-based materials.

My design practice challenges the status quo of design and manufacturing today; a materials based approach which combines science research, trend forward textiles and living systems. I enjoy the collaborative process of working with various organisms such as algae, mycelium and bacteria and theorizing about their potential futures.

Awards:

2023 Sustainable Vision/ Ecological Vision Award, MFA Industrial Design, Parsons School of Design

​2023 NYC x DESIGN Awards, Winner

2022 Global Footwear Awards Student Winner, Footwear Innovation and Biodegradable Footwear

2022 NYC x DESIGN Awards, Winner

2022 Biodesign Challenge Science Sandbox Prize for Public Engagement, Winner

2022 Blue City Design Challenge, Finalist

2020 Future Enterprise Entrepreneurship Competition, Winner

Organizations:

Community Member of Genspace

Contact Information:

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Email: jessicalynnthies@gmail.com