An interdisciplinary studio pioneering circular design and bio-based materials.
ABOUT
We are Crafting Plastics, an award-winning studio operating at the intersection of science and design. By offering design concepts, prototypes, and biobased solutions crafted from oil-free, compostable materials, we contribute to the emergence of a new generation of biopolymer materials.
Projects
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A playful installation showcased at Milan Design Week 2023 features biopolymer lattices that change color, emphasizing the impact of UV radiation.
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Projects_Senseables_bright-colorful-stools.jpg?v=1733172484&width=900)
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Homepage-projects_Senseables_series-of-orange-white-pink-stools.jpg?v=1733222108&width=500)
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Homepage-projects_Senseables_pink-stool-hold-by-woman-hand.jpg?v=1733222109&width=500)
A collection of bioplastic stools and tables with UV-reactive bioskin that change color in real time, showcasing environmentally responsive biomaterials.
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Projects_Collection-4_woman-with-a-lighting-object.jpg?v=1733183486&width=900)
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Homepage-projects_Collection-4_sphere-lamp-lighted-up.jpg?v=1733223003&width=500)
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A handmade lighting objects made from bioplastic and colored with natural pigments from flowers and minerals, blending sustainability with artistry.
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Projects_Collection-7_bookshelf-with-lamp.jpg?v=1733089231&width=900)
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Projects_Collection-7_bookshelf-close-up-material.jpg?v=1733089253&width=500)
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Projects_Collection-7_bookshelf-with-girl-in-black-clothes.jpg?v=1733089273&width=500)
A furniture piece made from wood and recycled bioplastic, adhering to a no-glue, no-screws philosophy, features sliding panels to reveal or conceal contents.
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Projects_Collection-9_gastro-series-of-cups.jpg?v=1733089435&width=900)
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Projects_Collection-9_gastro-top-shot-orange.jpg?v=1733089434&width=500)
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Projects_Collection-9_gastro-cup-in-coffee-place.jpg?v=1733089434&width=500)
A sustainable foodware series made from 100% biobased, biodegradable materials, offering a circular alternative to plastic for events, coffee shops, and restaurants.
Connections between design, science and emerging technology
Materials
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Material_Nuatan_colorful-circular-samples.jpg?v=1733075267&width=900)
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Material_Nuatan_orange-heat-pressed-sheet.jpg?v=1733075377&width=500)
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A new generation of bioplastic material made of 100% renewable raw resources, which is both bio-based and biodegradable, leaving no micro plastics behind nor contributing to global warming.
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Material_UV_sensbiom_close-up-brown.jpg?v=1733077504&width=900)
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Material_UV_sensbiom_close-up-yellow-red.jpg?v=1733077526&width=500)
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Born from advanced research, UV-interactive biomaterials change color under ultra violet light, offering eco-friendly and customizable design solutions for diverse industries.
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Material_Leather-like_woola_samples.jpg?v=1733079670&width=900)
![](http://www.craftingplastics.com/cdn/shop/files/Material_Leather-like_wood_close-up.jpg?v=1733079688&width=500)
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Eco-friendly biomaterials crafted from renewable resources like wood pulp, cellulose, bamboo fibers, and wool-based composites mimic leather's strength.