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Frank Tjepkema (born 1970) is a Dutch designer based in Amsterdam. He started his award winning design agency Tjep. in 2001 and works in a broad variety of disciplines including sculpture, architecture, interior design, product design and jewellery.
Frank Tjepkema (born 1970) is a Dutch designer based in Amsterdam. He started his award winning design agency Tjep. in 2001 and works in a broad variety of disciplines including sculpture, architecture, interior design, product design and jewellery.

TJEP

This Creative Chef Studio project is designed by artist Jasper Udink ten Cate and part of the Studio’s FUTURE FOOD QUEST program. A quest that tries to connect creatives and designers to become part of a journey towards a better food system.
This Creative Chef Studio project is designed by artist Jasper Udink ten Cate and part of the Studio’s FUTURE FOOD QUEST program. A quest that tries to connect creatives and designers to become part of a journey towards a better food system.

CREATIVE CHEF

Consistent Inconsistency begins with a question about the illusion of a consistent and stable identity imposed by modern society. As a work that reveals the naturalness of the various identities that individuals have in various societies, he created a series of chairs inspired by defence mechanisms.
Consistent Inconsistency begins with a question about the illusion of a consistent and stable identity imposed by modern society. As a work that reveals the naturalness of the various identities that individuals have in various societies, he created a series of chairs inspired by defence mechanisms.

STUDIO JYBYJI

Despite the enormous mountain ahead, imat decided to take up the challenge of developing a recycled yarn from waste textiles that meets the highest industrial standards.
Despite the enormous mountain ahead, imat decided to take up the challenge of developing a recycled yarn from waste textiles that meets the highest industrial standards.

ENVISIONS

MirrorType is an immersive installation of stainless steel (dibond). The work invites the viewer to enter a universe without references and preconceptions. The floor, ceiling and walls create a sense of estrangement with their reflections.
MirrorType is an immersive installation of stainless steel (dibond). The work invites the viewer to enter a universe without references and preconceptions. The floor, ceiling and walls create a sense of estrangement with their reflections.

LORENZO MARINI

FieldS is the brand of Marjan Veltkamp, a Dutch designer. She creates objects that improve acoustics. The origin is always nature; the result, a unique, handmade object that increases pleasure in work or life. The objects are pieces of art. Modular so you can chance the composition if you like!
FieldS is the brand of Marjan Veltkamp, a Dutch designer. She creates objects that improve acoustics. The origin is always nature; the result, a unique, handmade object that increases pleasure in work or life. The objects are pieces of art. Modular so you can chance the composition if you like!

FIELDS

Exhibitors

TOBIA ZAMBOTTI & ALEKSI SAASTAMOINEN 

Exhibitors

SVARTBYSVART

Exhibitors

HSIANG HAN DESIGN x CARACOL

the Cookery (www.thecookery.eu) is the most complete compact kitchen island for your project. the Cookery is the kitchen that fits: in your home, but also to your taste and needs. This is reflected in details such as the slightly higher worktop, but also in the standard luxury options and the space to cook together.
the Cookery (www.thecookery.eu) is the most complete compact kitchen island for your project. the Cookery is the kitchen that fits: in your home, but also to your taste and needs. This is reflected in details such as the slightly higher worktop, but also in the standard luxury options and the space to cook together.

THE COOKERY

the Lavatory (www.thelavatory.eu) is making choices easy. The bathroom is where the day begins and ends. It is therefore nice if that place radiates serenity, and if everything there is perfectly harmonised.
the Lavatory (www.thelavatory.eu) is making choices easy. The bathroom is where the day begins and ends. It is therefore nice if that place radiates serenity, and if everything there is perfectly harmonised.

THE LAVATORY

Exhibitors

STUDIO LIZAN FREIJSEN

orange or red designer Marieke van Heck combines traditional techniques with contemporary design. Her investigative approach leads to innovative methods that result in eye-catching, timeless products.
orange or red designer Marieke van Heck combines traditional techniques with contemporary design. Her investigative approach leads to innovative methods that result in eye-catching, timeless products.

ORANGE OR RED

The Algal Mass is an informal temple where three Algal Priests perform a daily ritual to worship the magic of life, and celebrate the conjunction of Sun and Earth as the generator of all sorts of living creatures.
The Algal Mass is an informal temple where three Algal Priests perform a daily ritual to worship the magic of life, and celebrate the conjunction of Sun and Earth as the generator of all sorts of living creatures.

CESARE GRIFFA

Working with emerging talent as well as more established names, Hollands Licht develops timeless products that will continue to attract attention in a subtle way. Our luminaires are not only pleasing to the eye; they also offer optimal lighting comfort.
Working with emerging talent as well as more established names, Hollands Licht develops timeless products that will continue to attract attention in a subtle way. Our luminaires are not only pleasing to the eye; they also offer optimal lighting comfort.

HOLLANDS LICHT

Max Jungblut ©, a Dutch-based upcoming international brand with model and brand registration worldwide. We do indoor and outdoor furniture for the luxury market, B2B and B2C.
Max Jungblut ©, a Dutch-based upcoming international brand with model and brand registration worldwide. We do indoor and outdoor furniture for the luxury market, B2B and B2C.

MAX JUNGBLUT

Despite the enormous mountain ahead, imat decided to take up the challenge of developing a recycled yarn from waste textiles that meets the highest industrial standards.
Despite the enormous mountain ahead, imat decided to take up the challenge of developing a recycled yarn from waste textiles that meets the highest industrial standards.

MA Design & Future Making

Exhibitors

VAN TOT

The visible art of connecting originates from prior research on connecting four sheets without the use of glue or other known connections in the furniture industry.
The visible art of connecting originates from prior research on connecting four sheets without the use of glue or other known connections in the furniture industry.

ATELIERS ZELIJ

Huqrugs creates custom flatweave rugs with all the understated elegance and unconventional quirks of Dutch design.
Huqrugs creates custom flatweave rugs with all the understated elegance and unconventional quirks of Dutch design.

HUQRUGS

A+N believe in the power of the senses to enhance well being, and are collaborating with Psychologist of Senses&Spaces Renske Bongers to design interior products that are proven to contribute to individual health and happiness.
A+N believe in the power of the senses to enhance well being, and are collaborating with Psychologist of Senses&Spaces Renske Bongers to design interior products that are proven to contribute to individual health and happiness.

ALISSA + NIENKE

Studio AENEAE, founded in 2020 by siblings Erna and Victor de Bie, specialises in unique and contemporary interior and art objects.
Studio AENEAE, founded in 2020 by siblings Erna and Victor de Bie, specialises in unique and contemporary interior and art objects.

STUDIO AENEAE  VICTOR + ERNA 

Atelier Ruben van Megen believes that reflecting on the past provides valuable input to shape the present. In the conversation pieces, memories are immortalized that stir emotions. The designs come from the hands of a craftsman and reflect an artist’s soul.
Atelier Ruben van Megen believes that reflecting on the past provides valuable input to shape the present. In the conversation pieces, memories are immortalized that stir emotions. The designs come from the hands of a craftsman and reflect an artist’s soul.

ATELIER RUBEN VAN MEGEN

Stemming from inspiration in isolation, I share my art so the world can make sense of its absurdity. With everything that digitalisation enables, it's tempting, almost too tempting to manipulate it and why not? We manipulate our lives every day as how we want it to look and art is just a reflection of your perception.
Stemming from inspiration in isolation, I share my art so the world can make sense of its absurdity. With everything that digitalisation enables, it’s tempting, almost too tempting to manipulate it and why not? We manipulate our lives every day as how we want it to look and art is just a reflection of your perception.

PABLO CANTATORE

The Bend Connections collection by Jelle Haverkort is inspired by the free, shapable form of steamed wood, showcasing the beauty and potential of this material.
The Bend Connections collection by Jelle Haverkort is inspired by the free, shapable form of steamed wood, showcasing the beauty and potential of this material.

JELLE HAVENKORT

The visible art of connecting originates from prior research on connecting four sheets without the use of glue or other known connections in the furniture industry.
The visible art of connecting originates from prior research on connecting four sheets without the use of glue or other known connections in the furniture industry.

ZOWA 

 

In a small room; a corner office on the first floor of an empty office block, there is, contained within the space, the near future
In a small room; a corner office on the first floor of an empty office block, there is, contained within the space, the near future

SUPERCYCLERS

Concepts that demonstrate that this strategic focus on folding produces advantages in manufacturing, sustainability, and morphogenic matters.
Concepts that demonstrate that this strategic focus on folding produces advantages in manufacturing, sustainability, and morphogenic matters.

WASATCH DESIGN COLLECTIVE  

The theme of this exhibition is the fusion of nature and new technological materials. This exhibition will feature collaborative works with glass artists from 2020 as well as new artworks.
The theme of this exhibition is the fusion of nature and new technological materials. This exhibition will feature collaborative works with glass artists from 2020 as well as new artworks.

9+1 

“Irogami: piece of grater" is a compact grater that fits in the palm of the user's hand with a new style never seen before.
“Irogami: piece of grater” is a compact grater that fits in the palm of the user’s hand with a new style never seen before.

GENSUKE KISHI

Following the studio's self-developed method called "The Math of Design - Thinking Inside the Box", we came up with an idea to find an appropriate use for those masks and help keep our planet clean.
Following the studio’s self-developed method called “The Math of Design – Thinking Inside the Box”, we came up with an idea to find an appropriate use for those masks and help keep our planet clean.

STUDIO RDD

Cylinder covered by a hand knitted screen. It was constructed to be a movement investigative space and to blur dance and textile art boundaries. ○´s concept is based on the idea of the body, human’s first vehicle of expression.
Cylinder covered by a hand knitted screen. It was constructed to be a movement investigative space and to blur dance and textile art boundaries. ○´s concept is based on the idea of the body, human’s first vehicle of expression.

CRISTINA LISOT

Exhibitors

SABINA SCHREURS

With her project 'As a farmer', Naomi Remijn shows Zeeland traditional costumes in contemporary products.
With her project ‘As a farmer’, Naomi Remijn shows Zeeland traditional costumes in contemporary products.

STUDIO NAOMI REMIJN

K.5.21 is an aluminum stool that goes back to basics. Its shape is inspired by an upright sitting position.  A horizontal seat, a vertical back and an inclined front.  Thanks to an exploration in thickness the stool is a contradiction of a large and solid volume that seems very thin and fragile. 
K.5.21 is an aluminum stool that goes back to basics. Its shape is inspired by an upright sitting position.  A horizontal seat, a vertical back and an inclined front.  Thanks to an exploration in thickness the stool is a contradiction of a large and solid volume that seems very thin and fragile. 

JORD LINDELAUF

How can we deal with tradition? How do we take advantage of what we have now? Project ‘Foliation Project’ (2022) plays with different time axes that the designer empathize. The images of contemporary advertisement and pattern of ancient celadon are both the trigger to celebrate tradition and explore the loss when faced with the changes in modern society.
How can we deal with tradition? How do we take advantage of what we have now? Project ‘Foliation Project’ (2022) plays with different time axes that the designer empathize. The images of contemporary advertisement and pattern of ancient celadon are both the trigger to celebrate tradition and explore the loss when faced with the changes in modern society.

STUDIO YONGWON

Unilin Panels will showcase their mobile Trendshooter: a hybrid booth made for reaching customers worldwide in an innovative, interactive and fun way.
Unilin Panels will showcase their mobile Trendshooter: a hybrid booth made for reaching customers worldwide in an innovative, interactive and fun way.

UNILIN PANELS

AllesUrban will showcase at Certosa Initiative a portable bench on wheels and an outdoor furniture element for private and commercial use. The design of both objects aims to provide flexible new solutions for the urban environment.
AllesUrban will showcase at Certosa Initiative a portable bench on wheels and an outdoor furniture element for private and commercial use. The design of both objects aims to provide flexible new solutions for the urban environment.

ALLES URBAN

Exhibitors

SANDER HAGELAAR

Lambert Kamps presents at Certosa the Tube Display. It is kinetic light artwork that uses compressed air to present texts in a dynamic way. In a flow words arise and are wiped out by the following ones. The display consists of a grid from 104 pneumatic moving light-emitting tubes.
Lambert Kamps presents at Certosa the Tube Display. It is kinetic light artwork that uses compressed air to present texts in a dynamic way. In a flow words arise and are wiped out by the following ones. The display consists of a grid from 104 pneumatic moving light-emitting tubes.

LAMBERT KAMPS

Studio Stefan Leuchter designs light-objects, interiors and installations on the borders of art and design. Experimenting with light, technology and architecture guides the design process.
Studio Stefan Leuchter designs light-objects, interiors and installations on the borders of art and design. Experimenting with light, technology and architecture guides the design process.

STUDIO STEFAN LEUCHTER

We had to embrace silence, we had to embrace nothing to let things evolve out of nothing. That has been a huge influence on our new approach to designing spaces, diffusing objects and perfumes.
We had to embrace silence, we had to embrace nothing to let things evolve out of nothing. That has been a huge influence on our new approach to designing spaces, diffusing objects and perfumes.

SOM PERFUME

Italian brand Méco specializes in ecologic furnishing design solutions based on research of the product design opportunities and sustainability 2024. Approach minimalism with a focus on tactility and simplicity, to deliver a soulful quality even to mundane ranges. The brand is known for its minimal style and sense of harmony.
Italian brand Méco specializes in ecologic furnishing design solutions based on research of the product design opportunities and sustainability 2024. Approach minimalism with a focus on tactility and simplicity, to deliver a soulful quality even to mundane ranges. The brand is known for its minimal style and sense of harmony.

MÉCO DESIGN

markbalint is an interdisciplinary design approach that focuses on the transformation and acceleration process of space through intersectional powers of media, art, design, architecture, urbanism and technology. Using various methods as installation, exhibition, teaching, visualization, writing, film the works express the impact of space on human beings.
markbalint is an interdisciplinary design approach that focuses on the transformation and acceleration process of space through intersectional powers of media, art, design, architecture, urbanism and technology. Using various methods as installation, exhibition, teaching, visualization, writing, film the works express the impact of space on human beings.

MARK BALINT

Addictlab is a creative international think tank founded in 1997 by Jan Van Mol.. It is a bottom-up and self-managed cultural platform, a pioneer in collective intelligence, that guests creative thinkers from all disciplines and cultures, aiming to create a global display for cultures and ideas through networking, to improve local talents empowerment, and to create sustainable change.
Addictlab is a creative international think tank founded in 1997 by Jan Van Mol.. It is a bottom-up and self-managed cultural platform, a pioneer in collective intelligence, that guests creative thinkers from all disciplines and cultures, aiming to create a global display for cultures and ideas through networking, to improve local talents empowerment, and to create sustainable change.

ADDICTLAB

Approximately more than 50 million people are affected by dementia worldwide. Clink is an interactive communication tool that offers affected people a new and playful way to interact with each other. It works without any pressure to succeed - but with the chance to provide a feeling of achievement and joy. By attaching the pieces to each other with magnets, fanciful new forms can be created endlessly. It is designed to experience ease, playfulness and encouraging entertainment. While cognitive stimulation is critical for the therapy of people suffering from dementia, Clink helps create precious moments for all parties involved.
Approximately more than 50 million people are affected by dementia worldwide. Clink is an interactive communication tool that offers affected people a new and playful way to interact with each other. It works without any pressure to succeed – but with the chance to provide a feeling of achievement and joy. By attaching the pieces to each other with magnets, fanciful new forms can be created endlessly. It is designed to experience ease, playfulness and encouraging entertainment. While cognitive stimulation is critical for the therapy of people suffering from dementia, Clink helps create precious moments for all parties involved.

CLINK

Specialist in designing products made from recycled plastics, ECOPIXEL transforms the MONTELLO raw materials into the SOLAR HEAT modules. For SOLAR HEAT a specific mixture was studied in order to absorb as much sunlight as possible while at the same time ensuring sufficient structural qualities and easy to install thanks to its light-weight feature.
Specialist in designing products made from recycled plastics, ECOPIXEL transforms the MONTELLO raw materials into the SOLAR HEAT modules. For SOLAR HEAT a specific mixture was studied in order to absorb as much sunlight as possible while at the same time ensuring sufficient structural qualities and easy to install thanks to its light-weight feature.

ECOPIXEL

KOEST is the brainchild of Jeroen Bomers, Joost Lindner and Joep Grootings. We founded KOEST on the belief that there should be a solution for terrible acoustics in everyday environments. As an inventor, designer, and creative marketeer we searched for one that was both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. Our mission is to innovate the world of acoustic materials in a responsible way, for public and private spaces.
KOEST is the brainchild of Jeroen Bomers, Joost Lindner and Joep Grootings. We founded KOEST on the belief that there should be a solution for terrible acoustics in everyday environments. As an inventor, designer, and creative marketeer we searched for one that was both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. Our mission is to innovate the world of acoustic materials in a responsible way, for public and private spaces.

KOEST

MaterialDistrict is the world’s leading match-making platform in the field of innovative materials. MaterialDistrict empowers global innovation by match-making material needs with material solutions. The MaterialDistrict network encourages joint innovation towards a better, more sustainable and higher quality society. We will make sure that new material solutions meet the needs of our worldwide network of R&D and design professionals.
MaterialDistrict is the world’s leading match-making platform in the field of innovative materials. MaterialDistrict empowers global innovation by match-making material needs with material solutions. The MaterialDistrict network encourages joint innovation towards a better, more sustainable and higher quality society. We will make sure that new material solutions meet the needs of our worldwide network of R&D and design professionals.

MATERIALDISTRICT

Architecture must have character, it should merge the existing with the new. Our thinking is spatial, conceptual and critical. We want to transform fresh ideas into reality and touch people. FBA is an architecture studio based in Bern, Switzerland. We make ideas, models, objects, spaces, buildings and places.
Architecture must have character, it should merge the existing with the new. Our thinking is spatial, conceptual and critical. We want to transform fresh ideas into reality and touch people. FBA is an architecture studio based in Bern, Switzerland. We make ideas, models, objects, spaces, buildings and places.

FRITSCHI BEIS ARCHITEKTUR

Abigail’s work investigates the impact our surroundings have on our well-being; from the buildings we live in, to the objects we fill them with. Taking inspiration from modern architecture, her design work explores the phenomenological experience of clean lines and simple forms at the intimate scale of sculpture. Most recently her work has focused on environmental impacts of design by researching biobased alternatives to traditional plastics.
Abigail’s work investigates the impact our surroundings have on our well-being; from the buildings we live in, to the objects we fill them with. Taking inspiration from modern architecture, her design work explores the phenomenological experience of clean lines and simple forms at the intimate scale of sculpture. Most recently her work has focused on environmental impacts of design by researching biobased alternatives to traditional plastics.

ABIGAIL KUOHN STUDIO

need - non eminent essential devices need offers a range of high-end devices for your ceiling available in almost every color and finishes to blend into your interior design perfectly.
need – non eminent essential devices need offers a range of high-end devices for your ceiling available in almost every color and finishes to blend into your interior design perfectly.

NEED

Like a shell washed ashore by the waves – a beautiful visitor from another world – Coquille is a delight to discover. Surprisingly sophisticated yet serene in its simplicity, our tubular steel chair is a homage to one of nature’s most amazing designs – and to human ingenuity: technically audacious and handcrafted in Italy, Coquille is also 100 percent recyclable.
Like a shell washed ashore by the waves – a beautiful visitor from another world – Coquille is a delight to discover. Surprisingly sophisticated yet serene in its simplicity, our tubular steel chair is a homage to one of nature’s most amazing designs – and to human ingenuity: technically audacious and handcrafted in Italy, Coquille is also 100 percent recyclable.

POWERHOUSE X LENSVELT

Boris Acket (1988) is a contemporary artist, composer & director specialised in multidisciplinary projects within music, installation-art, performance & film. Acket operates as a conductor of creative processes, residing within complex systems in which artist, space & medium connect as one.
Boris Acket (1988) is a contemporary artist, composer & director specialised in multidisciplinary projects within music, installation-art, performance & film. Acket operates as a conductor of creative processes, residing within complex systems in which artist, space & medium connect as one.

BORIS ACKET

Ali Kulunyar was born in Turkey in 2000. He was interested in drawing from a very young age. He started his art journey with drawing and continues today with a harmonious combination of design and illustration. He is currently living in Milan and continuing his degree in Graphic Design and Art Direction at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano.
Ali Kulunyar was born in Turkey in 2000. He was interested in drawing from a very young age. He started his art journey with drawing and continues today with a harmonious combination of design and illustration. He is currently living in Milan and continuing his degree in Graphic Design and Art Direction at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano.

ALI KULUNYAR

Gōngzuò is the pinyin Chinese word meaning "work". The brand begins with a collection of unisex work jackets, inspired to the worker's uniforms. Bright colors play the fundamental role in giving a contemporary and metropolitan interpretation to the garment: the jackets are for everyday life. There is a strong link between the brand, architecture and sustainability, all themes dear to the creator Alessandra Negri, Italian Architect.
Gōngzuò is the pinyin Chinese word meaning “work”. The brand begins with a collection of unisex work jackets, inspired to the worker’s uniforms. Bright colors play the fundamental role in giving a contemporary and metropolitan interpretation to the garment: the jackets are for everyday life. There is a strong link between the brand, architecture and sustainability, all themes dear to the creator Alessandra Negri, Italian Architect.

GŌNGZUÒ

Raphia is a shoe label dedicated to combines ancient crafting techniques with natural materials and modern design. Focusing on one fiber produced out of dried palm leaves from the raphia taedigera which is transformed by the skillful hands of Moroccan craftspeople into highly sustainable shoes. It invites the user to rediscover the contact with this material that has been historically used to make shoes all over the world and that has now mainly disappeared.
Raphia is a shoe label dedicated to combines ancient crafting techniques with natural materials and modern design. Focusing on one fiber produced out of dried palm leaves from the raphia taedigera which is transformed by the skillful hands of Moroccan craftspeople into highly sustainable shoes. It invites the user to rediscover the contact with this material that has been historically used to make shoes all over the world and that has now mainly disappeared.

RAPHIA

It is a family of chairs with geometric shapes designed to enhance soft surfaces. The design of the structure in thin painted metal tubing emphasizes the fabric upholstery of the padding and soft backrests. The seat and backrests are padded and covered with fabric hemispheres. There is a single seat, sofas for several seats and a high stool, the fabric colors is designed to make the object fresh and fun.
It is a family of chairs with geometric shapes designed to enhance soft surfaces. The design of the structure in thin painted metal tubing emphasizes the fabric upholstery of the padding and soft backrests. The seat and backrests are padded and covered with fabric hemispheres. There is a single seat, sofas for several seats and a high stool, the fabric colors is designed to make the object fresh and fun.

CO.ARCH

The new brand aims to design and produce interior and exterior furni - shing elements for both contract and residential use. Three collections had been presented at the collective exhibition in the Certosa area (Cer - tosa Initiative): Ring, Cream and Marmole.
The new brand aims to design and produce interior and exterior furni – shing elements for both contract and residential use. Three collections had been presented at the collective exhibition in the Certosa area (Cer – tosa Initiative): Ring, Cream and Marmole.

PEPITA DESIGN

The Boring Collection sprung from a deep dissatisfaction with the appearance of contemporary project furniture. Their looks dictated by strict safety regulations, affordable office furniture is often a detonating eye sore in otherwise well-designed interiors. Sure, we considered designing more aesthetically pleasing furniture. But it would likely become unaffordable, or lead us to other impossible compromises. Instead of shifting the parameters, we accepted them and forged a solution within: to shift attention away from the furniture, onto other, more worthy things like in this project.
The Boring Collection sprung from a deep dissatisfaction with the appearance of contemporary project furniture. Their looks dictated by strict safety regulations, affordable office furniture is often a detonating eye sore in otherwise well-designed interiors. Sure, we considered designing more aesthetically pleasing furniture. But it would likely become unaffordable, or lead us to other impossible compromises. Instead of shifting the parameters, we accepted them and forged a solution within: to shift attention away from the furniture, onto other, more worthy things like in this project.

BORING COLLECTION

Lara Bol is an interdisciplinary designer, who works together with multiple disciplines, communi- ties and as a result wants to research create authentic photo’s.There is a single seat, sofas for several seats and a high stool, the fabric colors is designed to make the object fresh and fun.
Lara Bol is an interdisciplinary designer, who works together with multiple disciplines, communi- ties and as a result wants to research create authentic photo’s.There is a single seat, sofas for several seats and a high stool, the fabric colors is designed to make the object fresh and fun.

STUDIO LARA BOL

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