Nicky Vollebregt is a designer and researcher focussing on textile craft and industrial textile techniques. She specialises in studying the technical, functional and aesthetic dimensions of woven structures, exploring form, colour, transformation and user interaction. This results in intricate materials that speculate on unconventional and innovative applications.

Through the lens of personal and collective material narratives from the past, present and future, Studio Nicky Vollebregt questions object attachment and investigates emotionally sustainable design, or design to cherish. The studio initiates design projects (such as Pollia↗ and Uncover↗) and multidisciplinary research (see Creative Connectors↗), exploring how (transformative) material properties can foster a deep, lasting connection between objects and their owners, ultimately extending their lifespan.

Nicky works on self-initiated research projects and aims to collaborate with researchers and specialists across industries to apply her materials and/or approach. She is open to commissioned work within (hands-on) research, textiles and product design and likes to share and build insights through hosting workshops. For inquiries and collaboration opportunities, reach out through contact@nickyvollebregt.nl.

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Studio Nicky Vollebregt is based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

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