Archive
Subtle experiences of products, projects and exhibitions by Droog Design digitally preserved over the last 30 years.
2004
2003
Creatures by Tobias Rockenfeld
Tobias Rockenfeld Creatures, 2003 Creatures is a curious design project by Tobias Rockenfeld, developed in 2003, that brings discarded objects back to life through imagination, reuse, and motion. The project consists of 18 unique creatures, each assembled from dismantled, broken […]
Touch Wood by Studio Minale-Maeda
Studio Minale-Maeda Touch Wood, 2003 Limited edition: 12 pieces Touch Wood is a furniture project by the Rotterdam-based design studio Minale-Maeda that explores our fascination with precious materials and the way value is assigned in design. Rather than working with […]
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 […]
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 […]
2001
Paper forest "Sounds of Silence™" by Petra Eichler & Susanne Kessler
Abstraction from a forest, cut out of pieces of Tyvek. The deeper you enter the forest, the more suspense you experience as a result of deformed bird calls and animals coming up. The installation works with the silent strengths from […]