dutch design week, 17-25 oktober 2026 eindhoven

Between Growth and Structure

Hosted by Innovy

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Partially wheelchair accessible

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Between Growth and Structure is a cutting-edge material collection showcasing an advanced plant-based biomaterial. Made from carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium alginate from brown algae, and organic residues, it offers a sustainable alternative for fashion, furniture, and architectural design.

Between Growth and Structure

Between Growth and Structure is a cutting-edge material collection that showcases the development of an advanced plant-based biomaterial. Made from a unique blend of carboxymethyl cellulose and sodium alginate, sourced from brown algae, along with other organic residues, this material provides an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional materials.

What sets this innovation apart is its exceptional versatility. The same core ingredients can be processed in different ways to create rigid, structural forms as well as flexible, transparent materials. This adaptability makes it ideal for applications in fashion, furniture and architectural design.

Designed with circularity in mind, the material is biodegradable, non-toxic, and has an exceptionally low carbon footprint. By incorporating it, designers and companies can significantly reduce material waste and overproduction while redefining the possibilities of functional, responsible, and sustainable design.

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programme.hosted_by.about Innovy

Innovy is a biomaterial research company founded and led by Tim Couwenberg. Guided by the intelligence of nature, Innovy pioneers plant-based materials that unite sustainability with aesthetics. Its work centers on circular design solutions where natural processes and innovative technologies intersect, creating new possibilities for fashion, furniture, and architectural design.

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