2. Weaving - a research project
graduation project
For my diploma in product design I chose to study to what extend the technique of
weaving can increase the structural resistance of materials.
I concentrated my studies on the combination of metal wire and textile in order to
create a new composed material having the structural qualities of metal while pre-
serving the textural qualities of fabric.
6. A woven chair
4th year student project
The Webstuhl connects two seemingly unrelated materials, metal and foam, apply-
ing the traditional technique of textile weaving to create a stable and comfortable
chair. While the metal acts as a skeleton and procures resistance and structure,
much like the warp in fabric, the foam is the flexible link and the filling between the
structural parts, just like the weft in fabric weaving. It envelopes the structure and
offers a comfortable softness to the seat and backrest.
The technical issues raised during the development of this chair inspired me to
deeper explore how weaving can create materials providing the structural aspect
of objects.
10. A white on white pattern
winning competition entry for and under the supervision of Chris Kabel
The goal of the project was to create an individual second facade for a residential
house in an area that required all house fronts to be completely white.
We developed a system that would allow us to draw an image on the facade, which
emulated a digital image consisting of dark and light pixels. For this purpose ad-
justable hexagons were punched out of metal sheets destined to dress the fa-
cade; turned upwards and into the light a hexagon would act as a light pixel while
a downwards-facing hexagon would turn dark.
My involvment in this project was the development of the initial concept, presenta-
tion images, model making, product development and technical feasability studies.
14. A bursting bottle
4th year student project
Fruitension is a juice bottle based on the idea that the glass container, filled with
so much flavour, vitamines and freshly pressed fruit, is seemingly on the verge
of bursting. The overall shape of the bottle actually references two stacked round
pieces of fruit.
The bottle evokes the impression of consisting of two different layers. While the
inner transparent layer stretches out under the imaginary pressure in the bottle,
the outer milky layer tears open revealing the intense color of the bottles content.
18. A tea-packaging with a twist
4th year student project
This tea bag not only unfolds to a T-shape (a wordplay that works in German and
French just as well as in English), but it also provides a large horrizontal paper han-
dle allowing to hang the T-bag from the rim of the cup without it slipping in. The
folded up T-bag has about the same size as a conventional tea bag and fits neatly
into the presentation box which mirrors the folding technique of the bag.
22. The chairs clothing
for and under the supervision of Benjamin Hubert
This chair features a shell of armed fabric wrapping around a metal structure. Peac-
es of foam enclosed between two layers of fabric provide a soft structure to the
envelope. The interstices opperate as suggested folding lines.
My involvment in thes project was the development of a functional and esthetic
pattern of folding lines, experiementation on reduced scale models, prototyping
and product development.
26. Social housing in Paris
for JDS architects
This competition entry was designed to creat affordable, eco-friendly and high-
quality living space for up to 80 families. Situated right next to the train tracks lead-
ing to the very busy Gare de Montparnasse the site presented various challenges.
In the course of this project I became project manager in charge of a small team.
Our task was the development of a proposal from the first analysis of the site
and relevant building regulations over the general design and interior design to
the technical detailing and final presentation. My responsabilities also involved all
communications with partner engineering offices.
30. Water tower becoming wine cellar
graduation project
For my graduation project I chose to transform an abandoned water tower into a
discovery wine cellar. Due to the verticality of the building the staircases play an
important role in this project. A visit in the wine tower is designed as a journey, with
discovery stations and a tasting bar on the way up, a convivial bar with great views
over the city of Hamburg on the top level and a wine shop on the way down.
34. More than a visual identity
graduation project
The goal of this project was to translate the aromatic complexity of wine into a
visual system to guide a wine amateur through the vast choice of different wines.
Bright colours are supposed to evoke associations of scents and flavours
In order to create a coherent consumer experience the visual communication is
picking up themes of the interior design project. The logo for instance is derived
from the centre piece of the building, a spiral staircase wrapped in a circular wine
shelve.
