Projects explore the crossroads of crafts and industry, with a particular focus on the materials – ceramics, textiles, metals, and wood. Through immersive hands-on experiences, the class uncover the nuanced distinction between the artistry of craftsmanship and the ingenuity of industrial design.
Yoo Min Sun
Aluminum Hand bag and Clutch inspired by Plate Armour Connections; Handbag from Elbow piece and Clutch from Guntlet. Can be used as self-protection.
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Jan Penka
A shelving system created with simple and precise laser cuts in steel profiles and use of plastic inserts. Almost invisible yet highly functional mechanism that makes assembling the shelf a relaxed and enjoyable experience, Assembly requires only a 15mm wrench and two hands.
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Rita Schneeberger & Lara Friez
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Maximilian Oberacher
The seating object with the name Bruce made of spring steel demonstrates the advantages of mono-materialism in terms of durability, recyclability and material value.
Julian Paula
The project »Trashware« demonstrates with a contemporary design language the powerful ability how ceramic slip cast can reproduce surface details.
Emil Baumann
The cups can be stacked on the carafe, allowing you to carry the carafe with one hand and leaving the other hand free. Additionally, the cups can be stacked to save space. The carafe has a decagonal shape with a groove for a good grip.
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Julian Burlacu
Each component serves multiple purposes, functioning as cookware for food preparation, conventional tableware, or a storage container for leftovers. The half ring on the top and the hollow parts on the bottom of the plate/bowl ensures that each item can seamlessly stack on top of each other without sliding away during movement.
Johanna Defant
A fashionable alternative to sustainable shoes and to extend the shoe’s lifecycle through quality, customization options, and easy repairability.
Agnes Schlager & Lilian Furrer
100% W00L is a project about the usage of local sheep wool, which is mostly a waste product in austria. By combining the natural colours of wool in different production techniques and showing the wool upholstery through loosely knitted woolnet the aim was to set a focus on this precious material and emphasis the positive properties of it.
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Wilhelm Berbig
Tables that can be used flexibly are not only an advantage in environments with limited space. A table with an adjustable surface height is also welcome from an ergonomic point of view.
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CARL THEODOR SEEGERS
The bed underscores the relationship between quality material and a thought-through concept. The aim was to provide a relatively low-cost option by seeking low manufacturing expenses.
Johanna Schlosser
a modern approach on the traditional rocking chair concept. Its frame is shaped like a hemisphere, topped with a textile cover that forms a big round seat.
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Emilie Karaskova
A simple looking and functioning chair that is easy to produce, can be easily assembled/disassembled, maximizes the properties of plywood and can be somewhat flat-packed.
Paul Wesser
‘Simple’ stool prototype , assembled with no screws, no glue – held by joinery and tension. – made using only Natural materials, @ahec_europe maple and ecru canvas. Easily demountable, recyclable and repairable
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Claudia Martinelli
Knot Knees is an experimental chair with three legs, a soft seat, and a backrest, designed to interlock all components and create a tensioned seat.
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CRAFT & INDUSTRY
2023
Projects explore the crossroads of crafts and industry, with a particular focus on the materials – ceramics, textiles, metals, and wood. Through immersive hands-on experiences, the class uncover the nuanced distinction between the artistry of craftsmanship and the ingenuity of industrial design. We have delved into the life cycle of these materials, learning about their sourcing, processing, and eventual recycling. This exploration aligns seamlessly with the essence of design – merging the tactile wisdom of craftsmanship with the innovative thinking of industry, forging a holistic understanding of materiality and its place in a world transitioning towards a circular economy.
Special thanks to AHEC for wood samples
