Nora Gulya

Nóra Gulya’s practice is rooted in a deep commitment to sustainability, innovation, and interdisciplinary exploration. She works at the intersection of design, science, and ecological responsibility, where materials are not only functional but also act as meaningful agents of change. Her research and creative work focus on sustainable materials such as textiles, biopolymers, natural dyes, and other biomaterials. These elements serve as more than just mediums, they become vehicles for questioning systems, rethinking waste, and reimagining how we engage with the objects that surround us. Each of her projects is an inquiry into how design can contribute to circularity, resilience, and regeneration in everyday life. She believes that merging scientific methods with innovative, hands-on processes leads to richer, more thoughtful solutions. Her goal is to develop materials and technologies that not only respond to urgent environmental challenges but also foster collaboration, transparency, and shared growth.

A key pillar of her philosophy is a strong belief in open-source principles. By embracing openness, she creates space for collective progress, where ideas are shared, tested, and evolved collaboratively. Her open-source approach encourages cross-disciplinary and cross-border cooperation, accelerating innovation in sustainable practices while ensuring that solutions remain accessible and adaptable to diverse contexts. In the face of mounting ecological pressures, she sees openness as a catalyst for systemic change, empowering individuals and communities to actively build a more resilient, regenerative future.

Education

2022-2024

Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest, master’s degree in Fashion and Textile Design, specializing in textile design

2021-2022

École des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, Erasmus semester, courses in fashion design knitwear, accessories, fashion, weaving

2019-2022

Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design, Budapest, bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, specializing in knitted fabrics and accessories

Awards

2025

Next Gen Design – 50  best projects (pHen)

2025

Engage4bio – shortlisted

2024

Biodesign Challenge – Outstanding Art Award

2024

Arts thread – shortlisted

Public

 

presentations

2025

Color & Texture event

2024

Incubation program – project outcome

2024

Pecha Kucha night

2024

Future Materials Conference (pHen)

2024

Startup Safari (pHen)

2024

Biodesign Challenge (pHen)

Exhibitions

2025

pHen: Adaptive hues and circular futures, New York, BioBAT Art Space – pHen solo show

2024

Design for life, Liszt Institute, Suttgart

2024

Future Materials Conference, Budapest

2024

London Design Week, Best of MOME, Liszt Institute