About

Hella Jongerius has an earnest and poetic way of talking about her work, which one might describe as practice-led design research, rather than simply industrial design, the label usually assigned to it. For on many levels Jongerius’ practice is at odds with the design industry, usually characterised by speed and short-term relationships. What is striking about her approach are the intensely close connections she has built with specific clients such as Maharam, Vitra and Nymphenburg, and, similarly, the deep and long-standing collaboration she has enjoyed with Galerie kreo for over 25 years. …