How do we design?During a one-year guest professorship British designer Sebastian Bergne has led three practical design projects with students at different stages of their educational journey. Each project poses a question that suggests an alternative starting point and approach to the design process that is relevant to the world in which we live. Whether …
As part of his one-year guest professorship at the Kunsthochschule Kassel Sebastian Bergne led this project Can you self produce? Self-production or “auto produzione” has become a recognised model of working for many designers at all stages of their careers. It offers the designer the opportunity to manufacture and sell their own designs direct to …
The reference and subversion of archetypes has consistently played a part in Sebastian Bergne’s work, with a humorous twist never far behind. The past year has seen a return to the theme of dice with an ongoing exploration of dice, their markings, use and function. The Chelsea Arts Club hosts a cabinet exhibition of several …
Intelligent solutions for kitchen and household. New expectations in the kitchen call for new solutions. But which kitchen and household aids are really up to the job? Which are both innovative and appealingly designed? Sebastian Bergne presents an intelligent selection in the special ‘Solutions’ exhibition. Based in London, the renowned industrial designer attaches particular significance …
Interview with Laura Traldi about how to value oneself and charge for ones work as a product designer. ” When you wonder, as a freelance designer, “how much should I charge my clients for a product design?”, you are not merely asking a question (actually the question) but starting a journey of discovery into what …
Sebastian Bergne has been appointed guest / project professor at Kunsthochschule Kassel for the coming academic year 22/23 in the department of Product Design and Textiles. Follow this account on Instagram to keep in touch with two semesters of project adventures.
Sebastian Bergne was commissioned to produce an object for this article “DIY design objects” for the Suddeutch Zietung Magazine. The result is the Float vase and is made using a minimum of elements introducing bold colour and form to a floral arrangement. All parts can be found at a plumbing supplier or good DIY store. …
Sebastian Bergne was part of the original selection panel and mentoring roster of the Atelier 100 initiative, established by H&M and Ingka Group (the largest IKEA franchisee) to help inspire people to bring their innovative ideas to life. Atelier100 is an entirely new concept, driven by a collective of creatives, makers, manufacturers and design industry …
Ha Matcha is the latest collaboration between Tokyo Saikai and industrial designer Sebastian Bergne. Combining expertise in porcelain manufacturing with a clear creative vision, the Horizon collection was developed in cooperation with the Sekishu-Isa school of tea. You are invited to the launch event of Ha’ matcha and the Horizon collection, a new way to enjoy …
The Kiss collection, designed by object and furniture designer Sebastian Bergne, is a family of compact upholstered pieces gathered around a carefully proportioned small armchair. Generous volumes barely touch to form delicately balanced, almost sensual, yet functional compositions. It is these arrangements of form that challenge our expected construction of furniture and become exceptional. Hard …