From early electronic textiles pioneer to leading large-scale commercial projects, Sara Robertson joins us to share her journey and insights on the future of materials innovation.

Sara Robertson, alongside her design partner Sarah Taylor, has been revolutionizing textile properties since 2014 by leveraging existing manufacturing capabilities in the UK. Together, they've been pushing the boundaries of aesthetics, material science, and programmable smart textiles.

In this episode, Sara opens up about the vulnerabilities and triumphs of running a design studio. We delve into the essential collaboration between academia and design needed to drive textile innovation forward. Tune in to hear her personal stories and deep connection with electronic textiles, and get inspired by the exciting possibilities ahead!

www.smarttextile.design

LinkedIn: Sara Robertson

PnD Thesis: https://www.ros.hw.ac.uk/handle/10399/2451

Textile Intersections Conference 2023:

Open access papers https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/textileintersections/textileintersections2023/researchpapers/

Open access exhibition catalogue: https://dl.designresearchsociety.org/textileintersections/textileintersections2023/exhibition/

Worth Partnership Project: https://www.linkedin.com/in/worth-partnership-project-80b912146/ 

Can algae revolutionise the ink and dye industry? Tune in as we dive deep with Scott Fulbright, the CEO and co-founder of Living Ink Technologies.

Living Ink is leading the charge in sustainable innovation, transforming waste into bio-based, renewable carbon black with a negative carbon footprint. 

Join us as Scott shares the raw, unfiltered journey of launching a groundbreaking company, the urgent need to rethink industry standards, and how practising gratitude keeps him focused on his mission.

This episode is packed with insights, challenges, and a vision for a greener future.

https://www.livingink.co/

LinkedIn: Scott Fulbright