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Brutal Planting2023
Brutal Planting explores the idea of a hostile plant. By piling the Brutal Plant into the ground, its metal structure will open up in an umbrella-like manner. At the same time metal roots shoot down into the soil, anchoring the object as an intruder to its environment.

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Space Soldier Dufflebag2023
A futuristic take on the military dufflebag, rethinking the bag in times of space war. The classic duffle silhoutte has been reworked with a thick, puffy, heat-resistant ripstop.

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Vase2022
Vase made out of a single flat sheet of EVA foam, leaving almost zero waste materials during production. The flat, cutted sheet transforms into a voluminous shape when assembled. No glue or screws have been used during production. 

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Eruciforma2024
A contemporary take on the classic ballet flat. A piece of footwear that originally made its debut within the framework of theater and dance and later made its way out onto the streets as casual footwear. Eruciforma introduces itself as the sneakerized take on the ballet flat. Eruciforma, meaning: caterpillar-shaped, derives its name from the studded rubber sole and the drawstrings, reminding it somewhat of a caterpillar.

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Driepoot2024
One chair in one week. A three-legged chair built during a chair making challenge with fellow classmates. The chair is made out of solid pinewood, finished with a night blue lacquer.

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Trust Your Gut2022
A candle holder that radically rethinks the usage of unconventional materials for home objects. A resinated animal intestine - that is normally used in the food industry for making sausages - swirls around the candle and challenges our aversion to offal.
Ariël2024
A kayak made of just wood and dowels. Built within five days with five pairs of hands. 

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