Instead of a classic four leg construction, this side table is standing on 15 legs. Therefor each leg can be thinner and support a delicate surface evenly. Based on the arrangement grid of the legs, modifications can be made which could lead to a bench, chaise or a lounge chair. Through a hidden x support structure, the legs are prevented from snapping off. The permanent connections are clued and made by stud welding. A delicate appearance is the goal.

Based on the geometry of a simple sphere, a faceted polygon surface was generated. This polygon surface was then printed on parchment, cut out and glued together. This project was done, as part of the refabrik exhibition together with manystudio and later developed further to a refined product to be sold.

Please notice that the top picture is under exposed in order to capture the illuminated surface of the lampshade.

Demounted lamp on our dinning room table.

Polyhedron cloud geometry at the refabrik exhibition.

A chesterfield deep buttoned armchair reinterpret by reconstructing it through polygon surfaces in a computer program. As part of the refabriek project together with manystudio I transformed the digital model to a 2D developable surface, printed it and rebuilt it in paper.

Through that a real representation of the digital interpretation of the chesterfield could be experienced. The use of paper allowed to realizes the real scale model in an easy way but not to create a functional chair.

Pictures of the Chesterfield in progress.

The origianl reference a classic Chesterfield deep buttoned armchair

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As part of the Refabriek project together with manystudio I created a physical representation of a digital shaped skull.

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Light Connection is a lamp with out screwed or clued connections (except the light bulb). Lampshade and foot have a complementary form so they are stackable which enables a space saving packaging. The bending of the metal wire makes it easy to adjust and compact to stow. By looping the electric cord the position of the light can be adjusted and fixed. Different version in different dimension like sketched are possible.

For the Dutch Design Week 2011 manystudio rented a space in an old fabric factory.

Each participant (Adrien Petrucci, Thomas Vailly and me) started a process of creating objects in an unorthodoxy rapid way. I choose to create objects based on developable surfaces generated by a computer. Through applying epoxy I achieved to create functional objects. Please visit also manystudio on facebook.

As part of my graduation project “Computer Augmented Crafts” I developed an exemplary process of “Augmented Spot Welding” as shown at “Computer Augmented Crafts” on the bottom. The models are a few exemplary results of this process. All models are based on suggestions from the same algorithm, which is generating a coherent mesh out of strips and connection points. For the development of the scale model of seating furniture parameters to add 4 points out side of the mesh where made. By that a hint for the attachment of the legs could be generated. All models try to show the bridging of the computer generated shape and crafts. The goal was to develop a tool for designers to create like humans do (by hands) with the benefit of contemporary technology.

We shouldn’t be afraid of using technology to enhance traditional handiwork. Thus, to bring craftsmanship into the modern age, I designed a computer interface that actually makes suggestions to the designer while he’s working.

In my version, the computer follows a structure in the making via a webcam and instantly generates other design suggestions based on any special parameters programmed by the designer. It’s like having a colleague in your workshop, giving you direct feedback. The experimental prototype can recognise and respond to basic structures created on-camera by spot-welding thin strips of metal together. In due time, any technique might be linked to digital technology. The Computer Augmented Crafts program accomplishes two things. First, for the designer it can point out new ways of dealing with the design process. Second, it makes the most of modern technology without sacrificing the advantages of craftsmanship.

In the pictures below an exemplary sequence of a process which uses the Computer Augmented Crafts Setup is shown.

The exemplary algorithm could look like this:

• Draw (
             Mesh {
                       shape: hemisphere
                       max-edge-length: 5cm
                       min-connection-angle: 15°
                       max-connection-per-point: 6
                       connection-amount: 25
                       }
               )

Resulting in a program screen like following:

2. Step - First spotwelding connection

2. Step - Program screen

3-6. Step - Selection of a few process steps

7. Step - Welding 4/3 of the bowl

7. Step - The Program Screen with captures of the last 5 process steps on the bottom

8. Step - One of the last steps

8. Step - Program screen with bottom point in focus

9. Step - The last spot welding connection

9. Step - The simulation of the mesh is completely high lighted, which means all connections are fixed now

As part of The Iceland Project four international designers were staying in a remote place in eastern Iceland called Egilsstaðir. Team included a french, dutch, german and an icelandic. The plan was to work with local materials with local craftsmen and workshops to create a series of objects that communicate the local customs and heritage. Materials include, icelandic; wool, wood, bones, antlers, aluminium and reindeer leather. We were really keen on working with local craftsmen and workshops; felting, sand casting, wood cutting, joinery, sewing and bone sculpting. This variety gave us unique opportunity of mixing both materials and techniques.

The half finished chair.

Remake of the "Hang it all" by Eams with antlers.

More Pictures on The Iceland Project.