(Archive) Stages of the Ordinary

Ornament as a way of working

Ornament is often a forgotten language while it has a long history that goes far beyond than just a decorative layer. It is a form of communication, a guide in functionality, a manner of production and an indication of the origin. In this project the ornament of products is revealed trough a dynamic design process of stacking, cutting, stitching, flattening and folding existing images and shapes.

I introduce new interpretations of pre-industrial products, including a chair inspired by a Dutch antique dining chair, the knopstoel. By folding the chair together, the two-dimensional image transforms into a practical product. The chair brings image together with product, decoration with construction and function with functionless.