Tristan Hessing is the Founder and Managing Director of Future Makers, a Nottingham based design and manufacturing studio specialising in circular solutions for plastic reuse.

With a background in Fine Art from Nottingham Trent University, Tristan leads projects that help businesses and developers transform plastic waste streams into design led assets, from furniture and planters to textiles, bags and installations for public spaces, events and commercial environments.

Tristan’s work spans the built environment, urban regeneration, events, education and the arts. Future Makers’ projects demonstrate practical, scalable circular design that keeps plastic in circulation while creating high value solutions for communities and businesses.

The Rewind® Edition slotted chair, made from recycled event carpet, was awarded the David Williams Award 2025 by the British Plastics Federation and The Worshipful Company of Horners for social contribution and innovation in plastics and was also shortlisted for RECOUP’s Recycled Plastic Product of the Year 2025.