2018-2020

Prototype

The Owl Lamp applies a rudimentary physical principle to create a sophisticated type of motion. As a person turns the stem, a flexible hose transmits rotary force to the shade which enables it to infinitely orbit a stationary light source. The rotation of the shade continuously transforms the direction and character of the lamp.

The Owl Lamp was born from an extensive iterative process, originating from a curiosity for drinking straws and flexible driveshafts.

Aluminum, Vinyl, Nylon, Hardware
163 x 102 x 51 cm

2021

Exhibition: Basketclub @ Karimoku

Basketclub is an instagram-based weaving collective. Co-organized with Adrianus Kundert in the spring of 2020, the Club is a digital environment where designers and craftspeople exchange ideas about basketry.

In late 2020, Japanese furniture manufacturer, Karimoku invited Basketclub to take part in the inaugural exhibition at its Tokyo Showroom. Twelve members of Basketclub created pieces which respond to the uses behind traditional Japanese woven baskets such as carrying, drying, storing, cooking and cleaning.

Our contribution was the Tool Basket. Constructed using Kagome, a traditional Japanese triaxial weaving technique, the Basket features the unexpected intersection of a traditional basket and a toolbox-like handle. The result a unique container which is both useful and evocative.

Reed, Analine Dye
35 x 41 cm

2020

Exhibition: Aluminum Group

Aluminum Group was a design exhibition which took place at Toronto’s ESP gallery during design week. Co-organized with MSDS Studio, the show saw 15 Canadian designers come together to create a collection of machined aluminum objects. Including both practical prototypes and pieces of sculpture, the show covers diverse range of themes unified by a single medium.

Our contribution was the Thread lamp. An upward-facing light source bounces off a milled aluminum shade to emit a bright but indirect glow. Threads on the lamp body make it easy to adjust the shade height, changing the angle and intensity of the bounced light.

Aluminum
38 x 38 x 33 – 43 cm

2020

Client: Ferm Living

Each unit that comprises the 2×2 Organizer series is made by folding two sheets of metal two times and welding them together. The result is a simple set of office storage modules with the inherent ability to register when stacked.

Steel
23 x 13 x 28 cm

2019

Prototype

Two seemingly opposing schools of thought come together to form the Diametric Jug. While the relationship between the handle and the body of the jug refers to ancient pottery, the geometric treatment and tubular nature of the jug’s form bears resemblance to those of the Bauhaus movement.

Stoneware
29 x 14 x 22 cm

2019

Prototype

The Stamp Lamp is comprised of four identical pressed steel components and a simple off-the-shelf cord-set. The result is a uniquely simple table lamp defined by the intersection of two contrasting forms. Made from steel

Aluminum
17 x 17 x 33 cm

2019

Prototype

The Pal Series utilizes its bent laminated wooden surfaces as an integral part of its structure. The result is a lightweight stackable chair, bench and dining table that can be shipped flat and easily assembled.

Aluminum and Plywood
Table 135 x 97 x 79 cm
Chair 119 x 84 x 46 cm
Bench 119 x 43 x 36 cm

2019

Prototype

The Frog Vase combines the traditional Japanese Kenzan (or flower frog) and the vessel it resides in to yield a succinct tool for arranging flowers.

Aluminum
18 x 15 x 2 cm

2019

Prototype

The Offset Crate brings new functionality to the archetypal fruit crate. Staggered slats interlock when the crates are stacked, acting as a stable and flexible shelving system.

White Oak
36 x 51 x 30 cm

2019

Client: In Development

A single aluminum profile diverges and reconnects to create the unique structure of the 401 Table. The 401 Table can be easily collapsed and packed flat for efficient shipping.

Aluminum
53 x 53 x 45 cm

2015

Client: Tetra

The Balance Pipe is a dry herb smoking pipe designed to create a contemporary answer to the heavily stigmatized archetype traditionally hidden in the backs of bodegas and delis. The Pipe’s chamber is pierced by a stem which encompasses both its mouthpiece and its carb, a hole used to clear the chamber once filled.

Borosilicate
11 x 4 x 3 cm

2017

Client: Good Thing

The Arid Umbrella Stand takes advantage of the inherent properties of terracotta. The material is naturally absorbent, wicking away moisture from wet umbrellas inside the container, allowing them to dry rapidly.

Terracotta and Cork
12.7 x 20.3 x 33 cm

2017

Exhibition: Norway x New York

A heavyweight indoor / outdoor steel structure highlights the inherent beauty of galvanization, a finishing method found on highway guardrails and lampposts. Its patchy iridescent pattern adds a bit of variety to an otherwise strictly geometric object. Collaboration with Sigve Knutson.

Steel
43 x 131 x 32 cm