david graas: everything but the manual

the japanese craftsman combines traditional techniques of working with wood with his background in modern art, presenting a contemporary twist on traditional japanese wooden containers.

the murase family has been cultivating their knowledge of fabrics and hand-adorning techniques for over a century and have now applied their traditional practices to a modern context. 

a combination of wooden slats and metal cubes stack to create an uneven looking furniture piece. 

the drink contains different flavour capsules that are activated upon exposure to microwaves, letting users choose on-the-spot, from a single bottle, whether they would like the peppery notes of a syrah or the vanil...

the lamps are made from chicken wire and bamboo paper, using a machine custom-developed by the designer for the series.

airports and train stations become a little more musical with a pathway composed of reconfigurable wooden panels-- each 'tuned' to sound a specific note when a wheel is dragged across its surface.

dutch designer david graas designed a lamp based on the light emissions from the netherlands

dutch designer david graas's work is best characterized by its combination of humour and material experimentation