Hedwig Heinsman – 3D Printing Interior Finishes and Furniture from Waste in a Circular Loop

Hedwig Heinsman is co-founder and creative director of Aectual, the leading online platform for interior objects and finishes made in a fully circular material loop through XL 3D printing of recycled waste materials. Aectual’s advanced technology is embraced by global brands such as Tiffany & Co., Hermes, and Disney, as well as renowned designers like Patricia Urquiola and Zaha Hadid Architects. Previously, Hedwig founded DUS, known for the award-winning 3D Print Canal House. She holds a Cum Laude Master’s degree in Architecture from Delft University of Technology and has received international accolades, including the SEA Global Sustainability Entrepreneurship Award and the Amsterdam Awards for the Arts.