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23-31 October 2027

This project is now archived and was part of DDW19

Event type

Exhibition

BLEND Close-up
BLEND Close-up
Ronald Smits
BLEND is inspired by the thought that out of one tree, the same wood, different patterns and structures can be gained. It visualizes the effect of different sawing techniques by emphasizing the woodgrains. By playing with inlay work and grain directions, the wood shows a surprising new perspective.
The project BLEND is inspired by the thought that out of one and the same tree, the same wood, different kind of patterns and structures can be gained. BLEND is based on the idea to visualize the effect of different sawing techniques by emphasizing the wo
BLEND Family
BLEND Family
Ronald Smits
BLEND Big Floorlamp
BLEND Big Floorlamp
Ronald Smits
BLEND Cabinet
BLEND Cabinet
Ronald Smits
BLEND Small Floorlamp
BLEND Small Floorlamp
Participants of this exhibition

About Ward Wijnant

Ward Wijnant (1987, Tilburg) developed during his studies at the Wood and Furniture College various furniture making techniques and a broad material knowledge. At the Design Academy Eindhoven he learned conceptual thinking and working. He graduated as an independent designer and started his own company in 2015. Wijnant’s work is characterized by experimenting with materials and looking for boundaries in them. The unexpected as a discovery in a product is meaningful for him.