Three years after first attending Interplas, Future Makers returned in 2026 with a very different role - sharing our work in material development, circular design and education with the plastics industry.
Future Makers display board at Interplas 2026
Future Makers founder and director Tristan Hessing took to the stage to share the Carpet Creates story, from event carpets to award-winning furniture and circular material development.
Tristan also joined industry leaders on the Materials & Packaging Innovation Panel, contributing to discussions around circularity, material innovation and education.
Alongside the talks, Carpet Creates was showcased through the British Plastics Federation and Worshipful Company of Horners David Williams Award display, sharing its journey from event carpet to award-winning furniture with visitors from across the industry.
The event also provided an opportunity to discuss the next phase of Plastic Revolution with Rapid News, The Worshipful Company of Horners and other industry partners, exploring how creativity and hands-on participation can engage the next generation with plastics.
More Than An Exhibition
One theme kept emerging throughout the event: How do we inspire more people to see value in materials?
From Carpet Creates and Plastic Revolution to public installations, education and product development, our work makes circularity visible and shows what materials can become.
Looking Ahead
Interplas 2026 was a chance to reflect on how far Future Makers has come and the opportunities ahead.
We’re grateful to our collaborators, including MJ’s Event Services and Blu Sky Technical Services, and to The Worshipful Company of Horners and our wider network of partners and supporters.
The conversations started at Interplas will continue through new projects, partnerships and the next phase of Plastic Revolution.The conversations started at Interplas will continue through new projects, partnerships and the next phase of the Plastic Revolution.
The future of circularity depends on participation.
The Worshipful Company of Horners Display with Future Makers planter
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Future Makers?
Future Makers is a Nottingham based art and design studio working with recycled plastic and technical plastic textiles through material development, education, collaboration and fabrication.
What is Carpet Creates?
Carpet Creates is a circular design project that transforms post-event carpet into award-winning furniture and products through shredding, sheet forming and fabrication.
What is the Plastic Revolution?
Plastic Revolution is Future Makers’ education and engagement programme, working with schools, communities and industry partners through hands-on learning, material transformation and making.
What did Future Makers present at Interplas 2026?
At Interplas 2026, Future Makers presented Carpet Creates, exhibited award-winning furniture, contributed to a materials and packaging innovation panel and explored the next phase of Plastic Revolution.
Why is visibility important in circular design?
When people can see and participate in material transformation, they can better understand the value of materials and the possibilities of circular design.
Where is Future Makers based?
Future Makers is based in Nottingham and works across the UK on circular design, education and material development projects.