Creativity Summit 23.10

Artistic Director, Designer, Researcher - Atelier Luma, Veenweide Atelier - France, Netherlands

As design director of Atelier Luma in Arles, Henriëtte leads research and development into biobased materials, creating new opportunities at the intersection of design, science, and local production. Atelier Luma has become a reference pointfor supporting young designers and creatives, enabling them to explore sustainable approaches to material use and design practice. In addition to her work in Arles, Henriette is responsible for the Veenweide Atelier in Friesland, which focuses on the ecological and cultural potential of biobased resources within regional landscapes. She is further engaged in a range of initiatives across Europe, all dedicated to advancing design as a tool for environmental innovation and community development. Her work demonstrates how design can contribute to systemic change while fostering new generations of creative practitioners.

Co-Founder, Creative Director and Lead Farmer - Fennigan’s Farms - Detroit

Fennigan’s Farms is a pioneering initiative that brings biobased practices to the heart of Detroit’s renewal. By turning vacant land into productive green spaces, Fennigan’s Farms not only fosters sustainable food systems but also strengthens community resilience. This work is part of a broader movement reimagining Detroit through grassroots projects that combine local stewardship, environmental responsibility, and social impact. What makes Fennigan’s Farms especially inspiring is the way it brings together farmers, neighbors, and creatives—designers, artists, and makers—who contribute their ideas and skills to build inclusive ecosystems. Amanda’s talk will highlight how such collaborations create new possibilities for bio-based experiments, community-driven revival and the role of the creative.

Sales & design specialist - Mogu - Italy

We get an introduction to Mogu, a design-driven company pioneering the use of mycelium and other natural processes to create biobased materials for interiors and architecture. By transforming agricultural and textile waste into high-quality acoustic panels, wall coverings, and flooring, Mogu shows how circular systems can deliver both performance and beauty. Their work is rooted in a vision where design, science, and ecology come together to shape healthier and more sustainable living spaces. With a commitment to honesty, innovation, and environmental responsibility, Mogu demonstrates how nature can guide the future of building and design.

10h30 Doors open

10h45 Start of the talks with a welcome word from Designregio Kortrijk

12h20 Networking lunch

13h30 End of the event

Creativity Summit, Thursday morging 23.10 Budafabriek, Kortrijk

This event is organised by Designregio Kortrijk and supported by Building Based on Biobased - Interreg North Sea Region, province of West-Vlaanderen and CCSI4CCSI - Interreg Europe.