Symbiotic Design: Towards a World of Care and Co-Existence

What if we could grow textiles and see our waste as a valuable resource—or better yet, eliminate it altogether? What if we designed with nature instead of against it?

Jessica and her team take inspiration from nature's systems and cycles, where nothing goes to waste. They treat non-human beings as important contributors to the design process, giving them as much influence as the designers themselves.

This interactive lecture presents projects and material research that challenge human-centered values, advocating for care and coexistence instead. Jessica invites the audience into this world through a sensory experience and open discussion.