Zsofia Kollar is the founder of Human Material Loop with a mission to create a true textile revolution and to show that people are not above but equal to the ecosystem. Human Material Loop collects, processes waste human hair, and develops high-performance textiles for various industries.

Zsofia is a designer and researcher with an interest in materials and manufacturing processes.  She holds a BA in interior architecture and furniture design from the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, and an MA in interdisciplinary design from Sandberg Institute. Presenting materials from different and unexpected perspectives is an ongoing objective in her work. Zsofia’s idea of the design discipline is not fixed but in flux, her design practice often stretches the perspectives to different horizons.

She grew up in Hungary but moved to the Netherlands for her studies, the Netherlands became her home, her creative hub. Zsofia likes to experiment not just within her work but also in her kitchen. She enjoys cooking, experimenting with different recipes, and exploring new cuisines. She truly believes experiencing new cultures is impossible without their dishes. Riding through Amsterdam on her bicycle is one of her favorite things to do in the city. When she wants to zone out of her everyday life, she goes swimming.