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Fascinated by light

Light is one of Frederik’s passions, having completed his graduation project about light, and started his career as a lighting designer for Philips. What fascinates him is that something intangible such as light can emerge from a tangible object.

You can do a lot with light: direct, indirect, diffuse light, reflect, absorb. I’m intrigued how light makes a space come alive. Frederik Delbart, Product Designer

Wandering and wondering

Frederik finds inspiration almost everywhere. For him, this feeling is natural, and it gives him energy. “I get inspired by travel and architecture. When I’m traveling, I intentionally go off the track and get lost in cities. I’m constantly looking in all directions, discovering and paying attention to what’s around me."

Mixing history with innovation

Frederik also draws inspiration from history. In his designs we often spot historical inspiration with a modern execution. “In the past, people made fascinating things, as the level of craftsmanship was high. I want to pay homage to that craftsmanship.”

 

Nothing less than timelessness

Sustainability is incredibly important. Frederik: "If I work with the right materials, my designs age beautifully and develop patina. It is important to me that my designs are sustainably developed. I want to know who made them, and how they were made.”

 

 

I draw a lot. I'm constantly looking for shapes, balance in shapes. With Chival, I drew a lot before I found the right proportions and shaped the angles. Frederik Delbart, Product Designer