Designer Natsai Audrey Chieza dreams of a future where everything from the fibres of our clothing to the bricks of our buildings is derived from living organisms. Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Chieza studied architecture in Edinburgh and Material Futures in London before embarking on what she describes as a ‘journey through biodesign’.
She is the founder of Faber Futures, a consultancy and creative research lab dedicated to sustainable product development, and last year she launched Normal Phenomena of Life, her own consumer biodesign brand. Now based in Oslo where she enjoys a closer connection to nature, Chieza maintains close ties to London, the city that launched her career and remains the base of her agency's operations today. This year, as she receives the London Design Festival 2024 Design Innovation Medal, we caught up with her to discover what’s next.
