Future Food Habits

Polifactory Fab Lab and Makerspace announce the new edition of Open Polifactory, a series of events to explore complex issues in contemporary design research.

The 2025/26 edition, Future Food Habits, is held in partnership with the Circular Food System Lab and focuses on the evolving relationship between design, food, and innovation. From October to February, researchers, professors, and professionals are invited to discuss the future of food and food systems, with particular attention to the designer’s role within these transformations.

Through a series of talks, the program explores how contemporary needs are reshaping traditional food systems.

Talk Schedule:

Future Food Habits. Food Labs and Food System Innovation

October 30, 2025, 6:30 pm, Polifactory

The first event will focus on the role of Food Labs as catalysts for change within the food ecosystem. The discussion will explore how these hybrid and experimental spaces can foster sustainability, innovation, and new practices to respond to contemporary challenges in food production and consumption.

The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Stefano Maffei (Moderator), Patrizia Marti, Sonia Massari, and Rick N. J. Schifferstein.

The event will conclude with an open discussion with the audience.

Registration via Eventbrite is required.

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