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17-25 October 2026

Uncover

How to design materials that stimulate strong emotional connections between them and their future owners?

Hosted by Nicky Vollebregt

This project is now archived and was part of DDW20

Uncover is a collection of textiles born from research exploring the possibilities and limitations of designing materials that are able to influence their relationship with their owners from their characteristics.
Uncover started from the concept of emotional durability, an approach of reducing consumption and the waste of resources by improving the relationships between consumers and products. The research explores the routes through which I, as a designer, can in

About Nicky Vollebregt

As a material-focussed designer, I am continuously reevaluating how I can contribute to more sustainable lifespans for our possessions and more conscious consumption patterns. I explore crafts and textile techniques in a hands-on and research-based design process.