Product of new Nature

The designs blend innovation with sustainability, using recycled materials and fresh perspectives in product development.

This project is now archived and was part of DDW24

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This Future is Currently Unavailable

DANS-Lighting Series

Frieder Dillmann & Ihab El Riz

Ihab El Riz’s designs embrace the future with fresh perspectives for nature and humanity, offering a welcome change from conventional product development methods. It focuses on reusing materials like recycled aluminum and marble. The products include a lighting system and a series of coffee tables.

Innovative design concept using sustainable materials like recycled aluminum and leftover marble.

This concept is a celebration of artistic ingenuity, demonstrating the potential for designers to adopt innovative perspectives in shaping a future that prioritizes sustainability and a harmonious relationship with both the natural world and humanity. By moving away from traditional product development and design methods, this concept embraces a refreshing and bold change in technique that challenges conventional norms. Central to this approach is the deliberate and thoughtful use of secondary materials, particularly recycled aluminum and leftover marble, which are transformed into the primary elements of the product range. By repurposing these materials, the concept not only emphasizes resourcefulness but also promotes environmental responsibility, highlighting the importance of reducing waste and making sustainable choices. At its core, this concept features a versatile lighting system composed of multiple light objects, providing both functional illumination and aesthetic appeal. The lighting system is designed to enhance various environments while serving as a visual statement of sustainability. In addition to the lighting, the concept includes a series of three coffee tables.