Michou Nanon de Bruijn

Mic de Bruijn is a Graduation and Studio tutor affiliated with the Master Interior Architecture (INSIDE) program at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK). Her work focuses on designing spatial systems that integrate material and immaterial connections to address global and local challenges. She emphasizes contextualizing design within broader ecological and societal frameworks to foster public discourse and awareness.

Research Focus: Through her design practice, she explores how spatial systems can serve as conduits for communicating complex research and future visions. Her methodology intertwines material exploration with systemic thinking, ensuring products are inseparable from their environmental and cultural contexts.

Affiliations:

• Primary role: Studio and Graduation Tutor
• Department: Interior Architecture
• Program: Master of Interior Architecture (INSIDE)

Key Themes: Sustainability, systems thinking, public engagement, materiality, spatial storytelling, and interdisciplinary design.