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Newsletter Juli 2025

26 July 2025

Here you can read the newsletter from juli 2025!
First in Dutch, then in English.

Hier kun je de nieuwsbrief lezen van juli 2025!
Eerst in Nederlands dan in Engels.

Newsletter April 2025

25 April 2025

Here you can read the newsletter from april 2025!
First in Dutch, then in English.

Hier kun je de nieuwsbrief lezen van april 2025!
Eerst in Nederlands dan in Engels.

Newsletter December 2024

24 December 2024

Here you can read the newsletter from December 2024!

First in Dutch and then in English.

Hier kun je de nieuwbrief van December 2024 lezen!

Eerst in het Nederlands en dan in het Engels.

Newsletter July 2024

26 July 2024

Here you can read the newsletter from July 2024!

First in Dutch and then in English.

Hier kun je de nieuwbrief van Juli 2024 lezen!

Eerst in het Nederlands en dan in het Engels.

Newsletter March 2024

13 March 2024

Here you can read the newsletter from March 2024!

First in Dutch and then in English.

Hier kun je de nieuwbrief van maart 2024 lezen!

Eerst in het Nederlands en dan in het Engels.

Newsletter December

19 December 2023

Hello everyone!

How are you doing? How are your bags doing?
This is the last week for a winter break. It has been a good ride the last couple of weeks!

You can expect insights in this mail about testing the first Macnas bag that does not have to end up on a landfill! Information about a course that is coming up and some inspiration...a short docu about the studio.
Enjoy the read, hope you like it!

Newsletter October

06 October 2023

Dear all!

Glad to be catching up! How are you doing? Are your bags still ok? We've got some exciting updates and insights to share, so let's dive right in!

Enjoy the read, and as always, your support means the world.

x Belinda

Newsletter July

14 July 2023

Hello everyone!

I was looking forward to giving you this update! A very big project is finished and I would like to share with you the result!

You can expect insights out of our project towards a compostable bag. Information about a latest tailor made model and some inspiration since sharing is caring!

I would like to start with a special request, to be found better online it would help me if you would like to leave a review in google: Google Maps
Thanks!

Enjoy the read, hope you like it!

Newsletter May

12 May 2023

Hello everyone!

Whoot whoot! Second newsletter in your mailbox! This week in the studio we are busy with testing 3d printed haberdashery, finishing a stunning blue tailor-made sports bag and wet molding big pockets for a bag.

While Gabriel is working on his Research and Design report, I am creating this piece of writing. You can expect insights from testing alternative materials. Information about our research towards a compostable bag and some inspiration since sharing is caring!

Hope you like it!

Newsletter March

28 March 2023

Hello all!

After re-installing our expo in the shop of Kanaal 30, it is time for a first newsletter. Settled in on the orange couch in the studio I will share some insights, information and inspiration.

You can expect insights from the questionnaire Gabriël send out. Information about our research towards a compostable bag and some inspiration to get your weekend started!

Hope you like it!

Artist Way

08 February 2023

Together with @blok__designs we worked throught the whole Artist Way. I would like to share a bit about this experience of give or take 12 weeks in this post. In short; When in doubt, go for it!

Pilot Reinaerde and Stichting Bijzonder

27 June 2022

Looking forward to working together on a pilot with Reinaerde arbeidscentrum Veenendaal and Stichting Bijzonder!

Material day - Materialendag

13 June 2022

Last weekend I gave a presentation about the search how to be a sustainable bag designer. Here you can find my slides!

Have a nice day!

Afgelopen weekend heb ik een presentatie gegeven over de zoektocht naar hoe je een duurzame tassenontwerper kunt worden. Hier vind je mijn slides!

Fijne dag!

Stadslab Rotterdam 10 years

07 June 2022

Last week was the anniversary party of Stadslab Rotterdam. It was a celebration of making, experimenting, tools and techniques. Macnas was part of the program with an expo and workshop.

Vorige week was het jubileumfeest van Stadslab Rotterdam. Het was een feest van maken, experimenteren, gereedschappen en technieken. Macnas stond op het programma met een expo en workshop.

Forbo Lab day

23 May 2022

Studio Macnas attended the Forbo lab day where we had the opportunity to make our own Marmoleum.

Material District

07 April 2022

Lees hier over mijn bezoek als materiaal explorer naar Material District!

Experiment

21 February 2022

Hoe tof als ik tassen kan maken die nooit op de vuilnisbelt hoeven te belanden?!

Fashionnovation

21 February 2022

Hoi allemaal,

Dankzij het online event FASHINNOVATION ben ik geïnspireerd geraakt over het beter willen doen in de fashion en hoe dat kan met hulp van technologie. Bij deze wat van mijn notities van de twee lezingen die het meest bleven hangen.