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You, in a nutshell?
A designer who loves to experiment and explore materials.
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Where is home?
Rotterdam: an old 1930's house in that brings a lot of charm and with a fireplace! My studio is also my second home. 5 min walk so I basically have two places where I feel at home.
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What did you want to be when you grow up?
Fisherman or artist.
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What did you become?
Designer and maker.
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The best gift you ever gave?
A crown Jewels coin ring I made for my girlfriend 10 years ago.
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The best gift you ever got?
This wooden branch figurine.
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If you were an object?
Uten.Silo by Vitra. Organized mess.
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The ugliest item you own and dearly love?
A Taiwanese birthday candle. Self opens, spins and makes music!
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Your most prized possession?
An art piece that my parents made together.
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A side hustle?
Lectures and workshops.
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An obsession?
Asian DIY stores that basically have everything. A designer's dream.
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A guilty pleasure?
Listening to 90's Eurodance hits.
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A coveted yet clearly unaffordable item?
The Rietveld buffet.
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A bargain?
Balloons. Just for fun.
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A vintage crush?
The Eames aluminium office chair.
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A proud moment?
My paper characters.
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A scoop?
Can’t say much for now but 2026 will be fun!
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A contemporary kindred spirit?
My kitten.
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An all-time hero?
Macgyver.
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Who do you want to be when you grow up?
Hannibal from the A TEAM.
Lex on the Bazaar
