The premiere of Droog Design at Milan’s 1993 Salone del Mobile was a sensation. A modest show of works by complete unknowns, it gave rise to an international movement that put Dutch Design firmly on the map. “Droog” is Dutch for “dry,” an apt description of the deceptive simplicity characterizing the group’s witty designs, which combine an innovative use of everyday materials with an uncompromisingly down-to-earth philosophy.
Hella Jongerius began her career with the group and soon became one of its leading figures. Throughout the 1990s, she developed her unique design approach in its context, combining craftsmanship with industrial processes and questioning traditional boundaries. By testing and expanding the possibilities offered by materials to yield products that are at once soft, thick, and strong, she created works like the “Pushed Washtub” (1996) currently on display in the exhibition “Hella Jongerius: Whispering Things” at the Vitra Design Museum. Jurgen Bey is a renowned Dutch designer. He holds a degree from the Eindhoven Design Academy and first gained prominence with the Droog Design group, a collaboration that gave him a defining influence on the global image of Dutch Design. Bey is known for critical, context-based projects ranging from furniture to interiors and public spaces. His iconic “Treetrunk Bench” (1998) is part of the Vitra Design Museum’s collection. In 2002 he teamed up with Rianne Makkink to establish Studio Makkink & Bey; he also served as director of the Sandberg Institute. Looking back at the early years of Droog Design, Bey tells the story of the design movement and talks about working with Hella Jongerius when they were both involved with the group. This talk will be held in English.
Admission is free; book your ticket at https://design-museum.reservix.de/p/reservix/group/528782.

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Vitra Design Museum
Charles-Eames-Strasse 2
79576 Weil am Rhein
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