Biodesign Philosophy (Online) | Weekend Intensive

This weekend intensive explores the philosophies that shape biodesign, ecological art, digital biomimicry, and the emerging world of living materials. Whether you’re an artist, designer, researcher, or curious beginner, this workshop offers a grounding in how biological thinking transforms creative practice.

Across two evenings, we’ll delve into key ideas from environmental philosophy, ecofeminism, material relations, and speculative design. Through discussion, case studies, guided reflections, and exercises you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to create meaningful, responsible, and imaginative work at the intersection of art, design, science, and technology.

Together, we’ll ask:
What does it mean to design with living collaborators? How can philosophy inform ecological creativity? And how might biodesign contribute to real cultural and environmental change?

Join us for a thoughtful, inspiring deep dive into the theories that expand what design—and life—can be.

Whether you come from design, art, science, ecology, permaculture, philosophy, or just curiosity, this seminar is about learning together, asking good questions, and finding new ways to think about the future of biodesign.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, December 13–14
Time: 5:00–8:00 PM (GMT)
Location: Online

Pricing:

• Full Weekend: £50 General / £40 Student
• Saturday Only: £30 General / £25 Student
• Sunday Only: £30 General / £25 Student

Saturday
1. Introduction to Biodesign
2. Biodesign Philosophy: Key Concepts
3. Entanglement Frameworks

Sunday
1. Material Relations
2. Speculative Design & Ecological Futures
3. Action, Impact & Change-Making

Meet your Instructor

Kirsten Tingle is an artist and biodesigner specialising in mycelium fabrication and regenerative painting. She is a researcher and lecturer at Lifefabs in Camden, and frequently guest lectures on biodesign philosophy and practice across the UK and Europe. Kirsten co-hosts Biodesign Now, the UK's first Biodesign podcast.

Kirsten was a 2024 grant recipient from The British Mycology Society, an artist in residence at The Francis Crick Institute, and holds a masters in Biodesign from Central Saint Martins.

In her freetime Kirsten builds avant garde compost systems, bakes bread, and runs dinner parties for eco focused designers.

https://www.kirstentingle.com/

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