Eggshell, human hair, seashells, wood curls, protein powder, fish skin, vegetable, and fruit waste. Reading the list above raises the question; what is is the common line?! The answer is simple: waste. But who defines the difference between “waste” and “useful”?
The first year DesignLab students…
In this workshop, artist and perfumer Frank Bloem will introduce you to the world of perfume making. You will learn the basics of scent composing and at the end of the workshop you will have theoretical knowledge on the principles of perfuming, on how to mix fragrant notes and on the difference…
The Beauty Dinner explores the relationship between skin and gastronomy in 8 courses. The face masks of artists Margherita Soldati, Krisztina Czika and Chef Alice Héron were created to be applied to skin as well as get eaten, and will be served with delicious plant-based dishes. Eat, play and be…
Would you like to know what it takes to grow your own mushrooms? During this workshop, fungi expert Wouter Hassing will teach you about the potential of mycelium and how to start mushroom cultivation. Go home with a bag of ready-to-sprout oyster mushrooms and starter knowledge on fungal strains
In the field of marketing, scents are a goldmine. With their ability to influence moods and choices, they can be very effective marketing tools. There is an increasingly professional level of manipulation by means of designed olfactory stimuli - precisely focusing on the rather imprecise medium of…
Soap used to be made by combining animal fat and wood ash. Our resident expert Liza Witte will guide you through the process of creating your own plant-based soap. You will learn how to formulate your own recipe and signature scent, plus gain knowledge to continue soapmaking at home. After the…
