http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:52:41 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/comment-page-1/#comment-60564 Jonathan Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:20:34 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/#comment-60564 I enjoy reading and learning about Dutch and green deign, it seems true that the Dutch can effortlessly combine Fashionable products and eco friendly design in a unique 'Dutch' language, better than most other countries. However, the pieces seem to contradict their original design focus. Tejo Remy's 'rag chair' is incredibly expensive to own despite being manufactured largely from old rags. The majority of this conceptual Dutch design unfortuantly sits in museums, art galleys and in rich people's homes. I suppose this is the consequence when good design becomes 'designer art' and when it is designed under the brilliant Droog. I enjoy reading and learning about Dutch and green deign, it seems true that the Dutch can effortlessly combine Fashionable products and eco friendly design in a unique ‘Dutch’ language, better than most other countries.
However, the pieces seem to contradict their original design focus. Tejo Remy’s ‘rag chair’ is incredibly expensive to own despite being manufactured largely from old rags. The majority of this conceptual Dutch design unfortuantly sits in museums, art galleys and in rich people’s homes.
I suppose this is the consequence when good design becomes ‘designer art’ and when it is designed under the brilliant Droog.

]]> http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/comment-page-1/#comment-51231 Helen Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:10:56 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/#comment-51231 I really like the chair design, It's really cool, who would of thought of that???? I really like the chair design, It’s really cool, who would of thought of that????

]]> http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/comment-page-1/#comment-45263 Inhabitat » TEJO REMY: Reclaiming Design Thu, 10 May 2007 06:30:41 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/#comment-45263 [...] big fans of Dutch design here at Inhabitat for its thoughtful approach, user engagement, and cheeky humor, and Mr. Remy is [...] [...] big fans of Dutch design here at Inhabitat for its thoughtful approach, user engagement, and cheeky humor, and Mr. Remy is [...]

]]> http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/comment-page-1/#comment-43986 Inhabitat » ‘THIS TABLE WILL SELF-DESTRUCT’ by STUDIO 1a.m. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 19:18:34 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/#comment-43986 [...] seen this type of customization-amidst-mass-production approach in Dutch design before, and we’re interested in its unique approach to green design (it’s a more user- [...] [...] seen this type of customization-amidst-mass-production approach in Dutch design before, and we’re interested in its unique approach to green design (it’s a more user- [...]

]]> http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/comment-page-1/#comment-5146 Lynn Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:07:24 +0000 http://inhabitat.com/blog/2006/08/13/dutch-design-sustainability-and-interactivity/#comment-5146 I particularly love the adjustable high chair. At least parents won't need to buy several different chairs for their kids. It's also really cool if this chair was designed to still be able to accommodate kids in their toddler years. I particularly love the adjustable high chair. At least parents won’t need to buy several different chairs for their kids. It’s also really cool if this chair was designed to still be able to accommodate kids in their toddler years.

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