Renuka Ramanujam is a designer trained with a specialism in printed textiles, however has a keen interest in chemistry, sociology and spiritualism. Originally from India and having grown up in The Netherlands, Singapore, and later living in the United Kingdom, her multi-cultural upbringing and experiences play an influential role in her work. Having graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2016 from the BA(Hons) Textile Design, she has been exploring textiles and materials in a larger social context, having worked in the fabric department at Céline, growing mycelium panels at biodesign institute Mediamatic, as well as gaining a more intricate knowledge of textile craft from her time at Parry Murray. In her freelance creative practice she has had the chance to collaborate and consult with likeminded brands in design and sustainability such as JODI and Crùbag, as well as developing a voice as a writer within the field, having contributed to The Slow Grind Journal amongst publishing articles online. She currently is based in Oban, Scotland.