Taísa Helena (BR) is a designer, creator, and entrepreneur passionate about making with and learning from clay. A graduate in Environmental Design from UEMG in Brazil, Taisa also holds a Master in Contemporary Design from Aalto University. She has studied metalworking, gem design, and scenography, and she has her own jewelry brand.

Her current research focuses on the more-than-human world and the ability to create a sense of home and belonging through sensory practices. As she puts it: "I explore the world with an open heart and sharp sensitivity, always seeking more genuine and powerful connections between people and the planet”.