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Greetje Van Helmond

MA work

MA work

In present day life, durable materials are often used for the production of goods that are typically replaced or thrown away quickly. In my work I like to reverse the line of thought by using everyday, basic materials to create products that appear valuable. I thereby seek a tension between the product's appearance and the materials from which it is made.

Info

Info

  • MA Degree

    School

    School of Design

    Programme

    MA Design Products, 2007

  • In present day life, durable materials are often used for the production of goods that are typically replaced or thrown away quickly. In my work I like to reverse the line of thought by using everyday, basic materials to create products that appear valuable. I thereby seek a tension between the product's appearance and the materials from which it is made.

  • Experience

  • Freelance Designer, Schellens, Eindhoven, 2005; Internship, Addict Creative Lab, Brussels, 2003; Internship, Studio Edelkoort, Paris, 2002
  • Exhibitions

  • Graduation 2004, de Witte Dame, Eindhoven, 2004; Salone del Mobile, Palazzo Trussardi, Milan, 2005; Salone del Mobile, Milan, 2006; Salone del Mobile, Via Palermo 11, Milan, 2007