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Woofers by Sander Mulder

Dutch Inspired — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:03:28 +0000

Sander Mulder started studying design in 1996, sparked by the creativity and ingenuity he displayed as a child. It soon hit home; this would become his life long passion. His successful graduation from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2002, resulted in the start-up of his own design studio.

Always seeking new challenges and inspirations he has since then steadily been working on a diverse portfolio containing lighting, furniture and interior designs for international clients and his own collection. His work is proof of the firm believe that good concepts can only exist in symbiosis with a good execution, and it investigates new ways of approaching the construction, functionality and aesthetics of everyday objects and spaces.

Supported by the believe there’s no constant except change and that joy is the accelerator of creativity, he’s not afraid to wander aimlessly and conduct experiments in search of the coincidental beauty of failure. The resulting work is a combination of strong lines, subtle details, innovative techniques and bold statements, often questioning archetypes and their respective interpretations by mankind.

A great example of this is Woofers. This ‘Woofer’ speaker system is a cross-over between an addition to your sound system and your loyal four-footed companion. It’s available as a co-axial speaker system which consists of two dogs. The ‘Woofer’ speaker system contains custom engineered electronic filters and sounds remarkably well compared to your everyday speaker set.

Woofers by Sander Mulder | Photography: Niels van Veen & Sander Mulder

For more information about the designer visit the website www.sandermulder.com

Wannekes, the little things you want

Dutch Inspired — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:30:22 +0000

Wannekes is a webshop that sells Dutch design items and is run by interior designer Tanneke Neessen. The webshop’s collection consists of products enhancing your daily life and offering pleasure, comfort and humour. Some products are handmade, all products are designed with love. They have been selected with care, are refined and spring from creativity.

You’ll find some amazing designs from Aldo Bakker, Renee Mennen & Stefanie van Keijsteren, Mae Engelgeer, Jurgen Bey and many more.

Here are some of those little things you really want:

Gentleman’s chamber 1953 by Josef Blersch and Mander Liefting.

Tableware by Aldo Bakker.

Salt cellar by Aldo Bakker.

Green porcelain vase by Kiki van Eijk.

Art shawl by Renee Mennen & Stefanie van Keijsteren.

Black and white knit kitchen towel set by Liset van der Scheer.

I would also reconmend following the updates on the Wannekes blog at wannekes.blogspot.com for all the newest and nicest “little things you want” about fashion, design and art.

Volt by Reinier de Jong

Dutch Inspired — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:55:07 +0000

Right, this is some exciting piece of design. Reinier de Jong’s Volt table is something special. It’s a bright yellow table with some very sharp and dimensinal lines.

Volt by Reinier de Jong

In April this year, the Salon de Mobile will take place in Milaan. This is where Volt will show it’s first appearance during an exhibition of several Dutch stylists.