Samuel Tomatis

Samuel TomatisSamuel Tomatis, a designer, has been working with flexible materials made entirely of algae, which he is developing with scientists. With anappearance similar to leather or plastic, these materials are biodegradable. A series of tests carried out with Homemakers enabled the cutting to be validated, before moving on to the large format. The final shape was made with a laser cut.

Samuel Tomatis graduated from ENSCI - Les Ateliers with honours in 2016. Ambassador of a work on algae in the world of contemporary design, he won the Agora grant for design in 2017.

The young designer has a close relationship with science and ecology. His work oscillates between industrial design and ephemeral architecture. Seduced by the sea and the phenomenon of the tides, his research revolves around the world of maritime resources, and more particularly seaweed.

Samuel collaborates with various trades, including scientists and craftsmen. Experimentation, working with materials and eco-design are at the heart of his approach.

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