Arian Brekveld Softlamp, 1995 The Softlamp became the first interior design product created using the technique of dipping a heated mold into liquid plastic. Its glossy exterior gives it a ceramic-like quality, while the soft, supple texture enhances its tactile […]

Richard Hutten The Cross Bench, 1994 The bench was made for a fair in Italy together with the swastika-shaped bench ‘s(h)it on it’ to comment on the political situation in the country. The deliberate choice of materials and form highlights […]

Joost Grootens Braille Door Handle, 1994 When asked to add a new element to Dudok’s city hall in Hilversum, Joost Grootens did so with an invisible design. He decided that this modern monument is so in-your-face that there is little […]

Hella Jongerius Soft Vase Urn, 1993 The Soft Vase Hella Jongerius challenge conventional ideas about materiality and design. First shown during Droog’s Plastics New Treat presentation at the 1996 Salone del Mobile in Milan, these rubber vessels sparked conversations by […]

Peter van der Jagt Bottoms Up Doorbell, 1993 Two crystal wine glasses hang upside down with a small hammer positioned between them. When the electromagnetic doorbell is triggered, the hammer strikes, producing a welcoming sound. Created by van der Jagt, […]

Tejo Remy Chest of Drawers ‘You Can’t Lay Down Your Memory’, 1991 Used drawers, maple, jute strap As a critique of consumerism, Tejo Remy collected found drawers, giving them new enclosures and loosely bundling them into a chest. By viewing […]