Clarice Risseeuw is currently a PhD candidate in the field of biodesign at Delft University of Technology. Her research focuses on exploring the potential of Flavobacteria’s living colour. She obtained her master’s degree in Integrated Product Design as well as her bachelor’s degree from the faculty of Industrial Design Engineering.

During her studies in Delft and an exchange programme at the NTNU (Norway) she became increasingly attracted to biodesign, combining her passions for both design and nature. She started working with Flavobacteria during her graduation project, in which she captured and characterised this microorganism’s vivid structural colourations. Afterwards, she joined Caradt’s Biobased Art and Design research group for one year to continue her research in collaboration with Ward Groutars.

Still amazed by this beautiful microorganism, Clarice started her PhD project with Flavobacteria in March 2022 within the Materials Experience Lab.