PLATFORM FOR
BIO-BASED STUDIES

The Material Way is a collaborative platform for material-based studies, focused on supporting curious creators who strive to craft a more holistic, local, and nature-minded future. Founded by Creative Director Bonnie Hvillum (Natural Material Studio) and Curator Rita Trindade (Through Objects), the platform features an immersive, year-long program focused on Local Bio-based Materials. Throughout the program, the selected community of students learns from and engages with inspiring minds in biodesign, while building toward a final exhibition that celebrates their own visions of materials, community, and living structures.
Image: Final Exhibition of 2026 during London Design Week, The Material Way presented an exhibition showcasing works developed by this year’s students from the Local Bio-based Materials program. Blurring the boundaries between art, design, and craft, the exhibition placed materials firmly at the center of the creative process. The 2026 event was part of the Material Matters hub, set within one of the city’s most iconic modernist buildings - Space House. Images: Philip Vile.
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM

LOCAL BIO-BASED MATERIALS

Online Program dedicated to biomaterials essentials, methodologies, and technical/technological support around materials creation. In collaboration with our guest lecturers, students will acquire the necessary skills to construct a conceptual framework and develop narratives that revolve around their material research. At the end of the program, students will prepare, organize, and showcase their final projects in a thoughtfully curated space.
Frequently Asked Questions

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

Is the international program online?

Yes, our program is held online. We offer weekly live sessions on Zoom, and all sessions and lectures are recorded and available online for reference or in case you miss a class. At the end of the program, we organize a showcase of the participants’ projects in Europe (the location may vary from year to year). For more details, please check the course pages.

Who can apply to the program?

We encourage anyone to sign up. The selection will be based on the students' profile, previous projects/creations and intentions. We are committed to the diversity and coherence of the group throughout the selection process.

I still have doubts. How can I reach out to you?

If you have any doubts regarding our programs, please reach out to info@thematerialway.com.
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