Sajall Anubhuuti is a London-based material researcher and design practitioner focused on regenerative textiles, circular systems, and community-informed material innovation. Their work translates ecological and colonial histories of plants and urban waste into textile-grade fibres, pulp, paper, and dyes—using experimentation as a storytelling method that connects material culture with future-facing design. With an MA in Material Futures from Central Saint Martins and multidisciplinary industry and research experience (from craft ecologies to pollution-derived pigments), Sajall has led collaborations across academia, laboratories, and industry. They bring a systems-thinking approach to material research, sustainability communication, and socially engaged outreach—advancing material literacy through workshops, public programmes, and applied design outcomes.

Sajall Anubhuuti

Sajall Anubhuuti is a London-based material researcher and design practitioner focused on regenerative textiles, circular systems, and community-informed material innovation. Their work translates ecological and colonial histories of plants and urban waste into textile-grade fibres, pulp, paper, and dyes—using experimentation as a storytelling method that connects material culture with future-facing design. With an MA in Material Futures from Central Saint Martins and multidisciplinary industry and research experience (from craft ecologies to pollution-derived pigments), Sajall has led collaborations across academia, laboratories, and industry. They bring a systems-thinking approach to material research, sustainability communication, and socially engaged outreach—advancing material literacy through workshops, public programmes, and applied design outcomes.

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Sajall Anubhuuti is a London-based material researcher and design practitioner focused on regenerative textiles, circular systems, and community-informed material innovation. Their work translates ecological and colonial histories of plants and urban waste into textile-grade fibres, pulp, paper, and dyes—using experimentation as a storytelling method that connects material culture with future-facing design.

With an MA in Material Futures from Central Saint Martins and multidisciplinary industry and research experience (from craft ecologies to pollution-derived pigments), Sajall has led collaborations across academia, laboratories, and industry. They bring a systems-thinking approach to material research, sustainability communication, and socially engaged outreach—advancing material literacy through workshops, public programmes, and applied design outcomes.

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Work Experience

Invasive Futures — Material Research Project Lead (Research) at Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute (collaboration) / Central Saint Martins / GrowLab
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Led a community-informed material research project investigating the colonial and ecological history of an invasive plant species in India and its impact on local landscapes, craft practices, and rural economies. Conducted field research with farmers and informal knowledge systems. Collaborated with the Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute to develop pulp from the invasive plant using the Lyocell process, translating invasive biomass into textile-grade material. Continued lab-based R&D at GrowLab at Central Saint Martins to explore dye properties and UV-protective compounds. Worked with print and dye facilities to extract natural dye and produce and dye a 5-metre fabric sample. Investigated regenerative material pathways including fibre, paper, and dye, positioning material experimentation as a tool for storytelling and future-facing sustainable practice.
Materials & Sustainability Consultant at Ecolattice (Startup)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Conducted material systems research on recycled polymers and bio-composites during the foundation phase. Co-developed experimental protocols, analytical frameworks, and circular design methodologies. Contributed to data visualization strategies and sustainability communication tools by translating material and environmental data into accessible visual narratives that articulate regenerative design approaches.
Researcher — Material Library of India (Startup) at Material Library of India
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Undertook multidisciplinary responsibilities across research, strategy, and education in a startup context. Developed and implemented research frameworks on sustainable material innovation, cultural materiality, and systemic design practices. Designed and facilitated educational workshops and public programmes to build material literacy and critical awareness. Led collaborative projects connecting academia, industry, and craft sectors, including material research, testing, and development of sustainable systems. Oversaw project management, partnership development, and documentation aligned with circular and regenerative design principles; supported key initiatives including post-consumer textile recycling systems and craft mapping/interventions for artisan ecologies.
Assistant Merchandiser at White Orange
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Coordinated design-to-production processes for international fashion clients, integrating sustainable and quality-focused practices. Managed client communication, supplier engagement, and production schedules within defined parameters. Facilitated cross-disciplinary collaboration across design, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure cohesive project outcomes.
Sutra — Collaborative Material Research Project at Graviky Labs (AIR-INK®, MIT Media Lab)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Collaborated with Graviky Labs (AIR-INK®, MIT Media Lab) to explore carbon particulate matter as an alternative pigment source for textile coloration. Conducted laboratory experimentation using purified soot captured via the KAALINK® emission-capture system and developed/testing dye formulations for natural fibres. Explored transformation of urban air pollution into usable material, positioning waste emissions as a resource within circular and regenerative design systems. Extended AIR-INK’s carbon-sequestration technology into textile applications and developed a collection of five garments using pollution-derived pigments, translating lab research into tangible design outcomes. Examined relationships between environmental systems, material production, and public awareness through speculative and applied design approaches.
Design Intern at Raymond Limited
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Supported end-to-end design development under senior supervision, including concept ideation, material sourcing, and technical specification in a corporate fashion environment. Contributed to design documentation and production coordination, and assisted cross-departmental collaboration through photographic documentation and analytical reporting of creative outcomes.

Education

MA Material Futures at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Design - Fashion Design at National Institute of Fashion Technology
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Professional Services