Nandini Choudhary is the founder of The Design by NC, a creative agency merging design, strategy, and storytelling. As a textile researcher focusing on sustainable leather alternatives, her work explores innovative materials that balance aesthetics with environmental responsibility. Passionate about visual identity and conscious design, she bridges creativity and research to craft purposeful, future-forward design solutions.
Beyond Leather
Designing biomaterials for the future as sustainable alternatives to animal leather
Beyond Leather is a research-led project exploring innovative, sustainable alternatives to traditional animal leather. The project investigates bio-based and plant-derived materials that replicate the durability, texture, and visual appeal of leather while minimizing environmental impact. It combines material experimentation, surface development, and design application to redefine luxury and responsibility in fashion and product design. Beyond Leather aims to create a dialogue between science, sustainability, and aesthetics.
