Algae Pigment Screen Printing Lab

Pop in anytime and get hands-on with regenerative colour. Use pigments derived from Cassie Quinn's PhD research into pigment-producing and bioremediating microalgae dye systems, you’ll explore bio-derived inks, experiment with transparencies and layering, and pull your own print to take home on textiles or paper. Cassie Quinn is the founder of CQ Studio, an award-winning regenerative design lab. Cassie is a PhD Candidate in regenerative systems, cleaning textile wastewater using algae at Central Saint Martin’s Living System Lab, which is sponsored by Monsoon/Accessorise. She is a graduate of CSM's Master’s in Biodesign and combines traditional fashion and textile skills with cutting-edge biomaterial research. CQ Studio conducts R&D on regenerative, local textiles and utilises waste to create new materials and production systems, including using mushrooms to clean wastewater and make plastic-free bio-embellishments. She creates bespoke designs and regenerative artwork using materials and processes developed in-house. She uses various techniques from hand-embroidery, design for disassembly, regenerative design and plant pigment extraction to create her work. Part of Upgrade Yourself Festival 2026.