Materialise
Large-scale immersive experiences from four of Scotland’s most exciting design studios in one giant space.
Discover Donna Wilson’s enchanted knitted forest, lose yourself in Timorous Beasties’ giant patterned maze, explore Alicia Storie’s climate-conscious tiny house and look at uniforms in a new way in Gabriella Marcella’s joyful installation.
Timorous Beasties — Fabric Maze
Experience the power of pattern as you get lost in Timorous Beasties’ giant fabric maze. Bring along your own goodies to screenprint on their in-house table with drop-in workshops daily throughout the festival.
The concept centres on a maze of fabric, through which visitors will be guided through dramatic drops of material left over from previous projects and repurposed for Dundee Design Festival. Fabric is suspended between the roof of the factory and the floor and features iconic hand printed floral designs, exaggerated and re-worked to give each piece a new lease of life. At the entrance of the maze, a print table made from recycled wood offers visitors the opportunity to handprint their own fabrics.
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Timorous Beasties (Alistair McAuley and Paul Simmons) are one of Scotland’s most established, award-winning design studios, internationally renowned for their characteristic surreal, provocative prints across an eclectic range of interior and homeware products, collaborations and projects.
Timorous Beasties and Hugo Macdonald: In Conversation
Join us at the main stage for an insight into the practice of the internationally-acclaimed design studio Timorous Beasties. The Glasgow studio founded by Alistair McAulay and Paul Simmons in 1990 has just opened its fourth showroom and launched a new collection called Stucco. The brand is renowned for its maximalist designs which have appeared…
Print Your Own Clothing with Timorous Beasties
Transform clothes, accessories or spare fabrics into your very own pattern-tastic masterpiece at the Timorous Beasties printing table! Just bring a T-shirt or tote bag in need of livening up. Suitable for families of all shapes and sizes, and (big) kids of all ages.
Donna Wilson —The Wild Wooly Beastie of The Law
Ever wanted to knit a monster’s rainbow hair into a scarf?! Now’s your chance!
Donna Wilson has designed a woolly wonderland featuring a tactile forest of knitted trees, mushrooms and flowers. Explore this joyful knitted forest, home to a mysterious creature with an ever-growing rainbow mane of hair. Help Donna’s team knit the creature’s hair into a never-ending scarf, daily throughout the festival.
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Donna Wilson is a celebrated Scottish textile designer known for her distinctive use of colour and pattern. Donna’s designs are infused with her playful sense of humour, her love of nature and a life-long passion for craft and making.
In 2020 Wilson opened Knit Shop in Dundee, a micro-factory bridging the gap between design, industry and education. The Knit Shop is Wilson’s contribution to keep the tradition of knitwear and textile production in Scotland alive, ensuring these precious skills are not lost forever.
Donna Wilson & Gabriella Marcella: In Conversation (chaired by Stacey Hunter)
Join us at the main stage for an insight into the multiplicity of ways that MATERIALISE designers Donna Wilson and Gabriella Marcella have evolved without limitations into a truly interdisciplinary practice with their own unique and distinctive styles. From large-scale installations to collaborations with global brands, Donna and Gabriella have both expanded beyond the product…
Make Your Own Beastie
Create your own miniature beastie inspired by the creature who lives in the woolly wonderland! Learn how to sew your own beastie by hand, using colourful felt and recycled wool stuffing from The Knit Shop. Suitable for families of all shapes and sizes, and (big) kids of all ages.
Gabriella Marcella (RISOTTO)
— Challenging Uniformity
Look at uniforms in a new way in this joyful installation featuring boilersuits as a canvas for creativity. Experience performances where the uniforms, using colour, shape and form, will parade around the installation showcasing each performer’s unique personality. Viewable daily throughout the festival.
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Gabriella Marcella is the founder of specialist print and design studio RISOTTO. The studio embodies her love of colour and appetite for making, from sustainable stationery classics and joyful products for everyday use, to one-off design commissions for international brands.
Create Your Own Character
Design your own non-conforming uniform using hook and loop textiles from local manufacturer Scott & Fyfe! Suitable for families of all shapes and sizes, and (big) kids of all ages.
Donna Wilson & Gabriella Marcella: In Conversation (chaired by Stacey Hunter)
Join us at the main stage for an insight into the multiplicity of ways that MATERIALISE designers Donna Wilson and Gabriella Marcella have evolved without limitations into a truly interdisciplinary practice with their own unique and distinctive styles. From large-scale installations to collaborations with global brands, Donna and Gabriella have both expanded beyond the product…
AdesignStorie — House of Wellbeing
How can we use design to combat climate change in the everyday?
Come and explore the House of Wellbeing, a pair of tiny houses showcasing innovative sustainable materials. From seaweed light fittings to CO2-absorbing paint, these eco-friendly homes offer a glimpse into a more climate-conscious way of living.
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Alicia Storie is the founder of the multi-award-winning climate-conscious interior design studio AdesignStorie. She specialises in designing spaces that embody nature-inspired principles, enhance well-being, and prioritise the use of sustainable materials.
Designing for Change
Join Alicia Storie, MATERIALISE designer and founder of AdesignStorie, as she shares her conscious interiors journey and discusses the influential role of design and collective action amidst the climate crisis Alicia Storie is the founder of the multi-award-winning climate-conscious interior design studio AdesignStorie. She specialises in designing spaces that embody nature-inspired principles, enhance well-being, and…
Material Library
Gather around the future materials table, immerse yourself in a variety of eco samples, and let your creativity flow as you craft your own material palette! Suitable for families of all shapes and sizes, and (big) kids of all ages.
Biophilic Design with AdesignStorie
Want to transform your home into an eco-friendly sanctuary? Based on the ideas behind biophilic design, which aims to connect occupants more closely to nature, you’ll learn how to create sustainable spaces that embrace nature and enhance wellbeing in this immersive two-part workshop led by designer Alicia Storie. Book a slot to confirm your place,…