Designers that put nature first
Find out what drives us to make change.
Leksi Kostur
Co-founder
Leksi is a biodesigner who works at the intersection of design, social science, and material science. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and anthropology, and a Master’s in Industrial Design from Central Saint Martins, with particular focus in biomaterial applications. Her interdisciplinary product and fashion design work has featured in the likes of London Design Week, New York Design Festival, and the Science Museum London.
Leksi's passion for biodesign is grounded in her childhood in the Pacific Northwest of the US. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, she spent her early years hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors with her family. These experiences ignited a life-long commitment to environmental preservation.
Leksi remains connected to academia through research, discussion panels, and lectures at esteemed institutions like University of the Arts London and the Royal College Art. Her cross-disciplinary approach, firmly rooted in pro-environmental principles, became the driving force behind her co-founding re:right with Simon.
Simon Carroll
Co-founder
Simon is a highly experienced designer, fabricator, and carpenter with over 15 years of experience in the dynamic creative industries. His impact on the UK festival scene is indisputable; he has designed and crafted numerous captivating stages for the likes of Boomtown, Glastonbury, and Love Saves The Day, providing backdrops for renowned artists like Gorillaz and The Chemical Brothers.
Simon's creative journey is rooted in his upbringing, raised in a small village in Suffolk, UK, he spent most of his childhood roaming the outdoors with family and friends. Simon's earliest introduction to biomaterials unfolded in his family kitchen, where his mother would concoct all manner of creative products from flour, water and food colouring..
Simon’s genuine connection with nature is at the heart of his work. As a pioneer in sustainable set design, his dedication to environmentally-conscious practices adds depth to his already impressive body of work. Simon's long-term commitment to the environment ultimately motivated him to co-found re:right with Leksi.
