Archive
Subtle experiences of products, projects and exhibitions by Droog Design digitally preserved over the last 30 years.
2003
50 Differently Priced Bags by Simon Heijdens x United Statements
Presented during the 2003 Salone del Mobile in Milan, 50 Differently Priced Bags transformed an ordinary purchase into an experiment in consumer behaviour. Simon Heijdens and United Statements offered fifty identical white bags for sale, assigning each one a different […]
Spineless Lamp by Frederik Roije
Frederik Roije Spineless Lamp, 2003 Crafted from porcelain, each lamp undergoes a unique transformation during the kiln firing process. Variations in porcelain thickness and firing temperatures cause the lamps to form unpredictable shapes, resulting in distinct, one-of-a-kind silhouettes. Porcelain, a […]
200 Numbered Sugar Cubes by Simon Heijdens x United Statements
Created by Simon Heijdens and United Statements in 2003, 200 Numbered Sugar Cubes formed part of Your Choice, the first section of Droog’s 11th presentation in Milan during the Salone del Mobile. The project presented two hundred identical sugar cubes, […]
2002
Bowls Plus by Michelle Chuang
Michelle Chuang Bowls Plus, 2002 The Re-inventing Rituals exhibit featured tableware highlighting Chinese eating habits, reflecting the culture’s values and traditions. Michelle Huang from Singapore studied Chinese people living in the Netherlands. While they adapt to Dutch culture, they still […]
Door Handles for Valli & Valli
In 2002, Valli & Valli, a renowned Italian manufacturer of architectural hardware, collaborated with Dutch design collective Droog to curate an innovative series of door handles that seamlessly blend functionality with conceptual design. This partnership invited designers to reimagine the […]
Shunga Candleholder by Sofie Lachaert and Luc d’Hanis
Sofie Lachaert and Luc d’Hanis Shunga Candleholder, 2002 Inspired by traditional Japanese shunga prints known for their depiction of intimate moments, the candleholder takes the abstract form of a couple. Crafted in silver, the design is subtle rather than explicit, […]