“As a designer I like to explore how to make better use of existing materials, products and spaces. With design I like to contribute in adding more joy, understanding and meaning to people’s lives.“
PROJECTS
UTO
What if we could use one space for multiple activities? UTO is a modular piece of furniture that can be transformed into something new within seconds.
MAKE IT COUNT LABEL is an add-on clothing label that stimulates people to wear their clothes more often and raises awareness about fashion sustainability.
Pollard willows should be pruned every 2 to 4 years. To motivate people to take care of the willows and enjoy the local outdoors, the ´pruning waste´ can be used to build up the Takkenbank.
Every week I walk around the bulky waste in my neighbourhood in Amsterdam to ‘save’ usable items and materials from being destroyed. From the broken mirrors I make these brooches.
Every week I walk around the bulky waste in my neighbourhood in Amsterdam to ‘save’ usable items and materials from being destroyed. From the leather of old sofas, I make eyeglass cases.
What if we started to see products as our friends? Would we take better care of them? These hand-painted eyes can be attached to our products with the aim of strengthening the emotional bond.
