Eichholtz sofa project The Challenge Eichholtz asked me to start up production in Europe as most of their portfolio comes from the far East. I set up different sofas developments in Europe and Turkey, working with 10+ new suppliers. After almost a year working for Eichholtz I am proud to say almost 10% of their… Continue reading Eichholtz Sofa Project
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Phoebe Lounge Chair
Phoebe Lounge Chair The Challenge The chair was a challenge to develop as there are many ‘rolls’ in the back. In order to make it work for the designer I built a frame myself and worked together with a very skilled upholsterer to upholster it. For this chair I also needed to find a new… Continue reading Phoebe Lounge Chair
Eve Chair Family
Eve Chair Family The Challenge Fest was looking for an extra dining chair in their portfolio. It needed to be very elegant, extremely comfortable and affordable. After the design of Yonoh was chosen, I started working on developing this chair. After the first prototype it was evident the chair needed to be changed in dimensions… Continue reading Eve Chair Family
Huf Sofa
Huf Sofa The Challenge Fest was looking for a new statement piece next to their existing, somewhat blocky, sofas. This sofa needed to be a bit more sophisticated and elegant. During sampling we decided to add the curved sofa to give it even more body to the sophistication. DESIGNER: Martin Hirth DESIGN LABEL: Fest Amsterdam… Continue reading Huf Sofa
Perch Lighting Family
Perch Light Family The Challenge Develop a folded paper bird with light inside which can be fitted on the perch both way and is able to swing. DESIGNER: Umut Yamac DESIGN LABEL: Moooi B.V. SERVICES: Product Development – Production Start-up
Meshmatics Chandelier
Meshmatics Chandelier The Challenge How do you manufacture a light made of ordinary chicken mesh for serial production? I needed to find the right partner to do so and needed to make sure the right tooling was made to stretch the mesh in the right shape. DESIGNER: Rick Tegelaar DESIGN LABEL: Moooi B.V. SERVICES: Product… Continue reading Meshmatics Chandelier
Homerun Chair
Homerun Dining Chair The Challenge Make a wooden dining chair you can sit on for a 5-course diner and still feel comfortable. The ergonomics need to be perfect for this and it took several iterations to make it right. DESIGNER: Sylvain Willenz DESIGN LABEL: Fest Amsterdam B.V. SERVICES: Product Development – Production Start-up
Iconic Eyes
Iconic Eyes The Challenge The first lights were originally made from BMW headlights. When it was put in the collection of Moooi I needed to make a 1,5m light fixing 161 lights to it. And passing all certifications (ENEC / UL). DESIGNER: Bernhard Dessecker DESIGN LABEL: Moooi B.V. SERVICES: Product Development – Production Start-up
SLT Sofa
Something Like This Sofa The Challenge Develop a sofa from a sharpie drawing. DESIGNER: Maarten Baas DESIGN LABEL: Moooi B.V. SERVICES: Product Development – Production Start-up
Fabric Collection
New Fabric Collection
Charleston Sofa
Charleston Sofa The Challenge One of the strangest products I have developed. Although somewhat strange, it was a very interesting product to develop. DESIGNER: Marcel Wanders DESIGN LABEL: Moooi B.V. SERVICES: Product Development – Production Start-up
Split Mirrors
Split Mirrors The Challenge Fest needed a mirror collection in order to expand their accessories portfolio. The difficulty with this mirror was mainly getting the price right. Also packaging was a big deal, as the mirrors needed to be shipped parcel proof. DESIGNER: Ontwerpduo DESIGN LABEL: Fest Amsterdam B.V. SERVICES: Product Development – Production Start-up