Formed by Stefannia Russo (BR) and Søren Betak (DK), RUSSO BETAK 3D prints biomaterials sourced from waste into lighting.
Using their self-built robotic system, their work emerges from the precision of 3D printing and the unpredictability of biomaterials.
The process involves 3D printing flat and shaping the lamps by hand, letting the biomaterial inform how each piece comes together.
Awards
SaloneSatellite Award, First Prize
Salone del Mobile Milano
Milan, Italy
2026
Design Awards
Innovation of the Year
Copenhagen, Denmark
2025
Exhibitions
Salone del Mobile Milano
SaloneSatellite
Milan, Italy 2026
3daysofdesign
The Sound of Material
Copenhagen, Denmark
2025
Collectible Fair
Bespoke
Brussels, Belgium
2025
Design Biennale Rotterdam
This is Us
Rotterdam, Netherlands
2025
Stefannia Russo, from Brazil, holds a double bachelor's degree in Graphics Design and Communications from UNI, United States, and a master's degree in Social Entrepreneurship from Roskilde University, Denmark. With over a decade of experience working at the intersection of design, innovation, and social impact, Stefannia has collaborated with organisations such as Designit, Microsoft, SPACE10, and IKEA.
Søren Betak, from Denmark, is a furniture designer and sculptor with experience in computer-aided manufacturing. He earned his bachelor's degree in Furniture Design from the Royal Danish Academy, followed by a master's degree in Sculpture from the University of Lisbon in Portugal. In addition to his formal education, Søren has independently studied robotics, electronics, and programming.