Stages of the Ordinary

A visual investigation into the ornament as a way of working.

This project is now archived and was part of DDW21

This project is part of
Isola Talents Factory

In the project ‘Stages of the ordinary’ the view of pre-industrial products transforms and reinterpreted by questioning it from the context of the ornament.

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.

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Studio Hanna Kooistra

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Isola
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About Studio Hanna Kooistra

Everyday products from the pre-industrial era are reinterpreted and re-placed in this time. The ornament of products is revealed by stacking, cutting, or folding existing images. In this way, interpretations arise that cast doubt on a familiar image. www.instagram.com/hannakooistradesign