The Podcast is here …
Studio Osmo’s first podcast series - Transcend Matter - is finally here!
This podcast aims to explore the fascinating interplay of materials that not only redefine aesthetics but address pressing human and environmental challenges.
Humanising skill sets between academia and design to promote cross collaboration, driving the innovation for future materials.
Welcome are series one speakers:
Episode 1: Scott Fulbright - CEO of Living Ink
Can algae revolutionise the ink industry? Living Ink is leading the charge in sustainable innovation, transforming waste into bio-based, renewable carbon black with a negative carbon footprint. Join us as Scott shares the raw, unfiltered journey of launching a groundbreaking company, the urgent need to rethink industry standards, and how practicing gratitude keeps him focused on his mission.
Episode 2: Sara Robertson - Textile innovator at Sara & Sara
From early electronic textiles pioneer to leading large-scale commercial projects, Sara Robertson joins us to share her journey and insights on the future of materials innovation! Sara Robertson, alongside her design partner Sarah Taylor, has been revolutionising textile properties since 2014 by leveraging existing manufacturing capabilities in the UK. In this episode, Sara opens up about the vulnerabilities and triumphs of running a design studio. We delve into the essential collaboration between academia and design needed to drive textile innovation forward.
Episode 3: Catherine Mondoa - Material Researcher at Material Connection
Bridging engineering and design in material research, Catherine Mondoa, unfolds what the future of hybrid design and academic roles could look like. Catherine Mondoa is a material researcher at Materials Connection in New York, where cross-industry expertise helps brands and partners find the right materials faster. Join us as we explore the strong bond between Emma and Catherine, forged during their time at the Royal College of Art. Catherine shares her struggles in finding her place between academia and design, and navigating the chaos of graduating in a post-COVID world.
Episode 4: Hannah Elisabeth Jones - PhD candidate in bio-based materials, Manchester Metropolitan University
Exploring how a more holistic approach to understanding and developing materials can create deeper, more meaningful connections with the world around us. Hannah Elisabeth Jones is a researcher, educator, and multidisciplinary artist-designer specializing in bio-based materials and organic color. Currently pursuing a PhD in design at Manchester Metropolitan University, Hannah's work is inspired by her deep connection with nature. In this episode, Hannah unfolds her holistic approach to materials, sharing her journey through the discovery of various bio-based materials and their novel properties.
Episode 5: Barbara Leite - Material Developer at RDD Textiles
How do new material innovations make it to market? Discover the secrets behind commercial textile accelerators and the journey of upscaling sustainable materials to reach our wardrobes. Barbara Leite, a lead material developer at the textile commercial accelerator RDD in Portugal, joins us to share her expertise. Having collaborated on commercial projects, her deep chemistry knowledge has been a source of inspiration and growth for my own work. In this episode, we dive into the challenges of accelerating new and novel materials and dyes, uncovering the communication gaps between brands and their material partners.
Available on the following platforms:
Spotfiy💚
https://open.spotify.com/show/0nmqY8sFNeozcw9yb2mPnA
YouTube❤️
https://www.youtube.com/@TranscendMatter-StudioOsmo
Apple Podcasts💜
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transcend-matter/id1752851279