Maria Bento holds a degree in Industrial Design from the Escola Superior de Artes e Design. Her research focuses on the study and development of techniques applied to glass, with an approach aimed at expanding knowledge and the use of this material in contexts. She is currently involved in the project “Embalagem do Futuro PPS4”.

In parallel, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Product Design, exploring and developing for reusing materials, with a particular focus on waste from the glass and ceramic, seeking more sustainable and innovative solutions.