Sebastian was selected for and took part in Multiple Art Days, Paris this September. Studio editions of objects produced over some years were shown and offered for sale together with new work. These studio editions have become an important part of his practice and now form a body of work along side his regular design …
This profile article is included in this special edition of Marie Claire Maison. Sebastian was chosen as one of their 15 favourite designer of the year. Other designers include Brichet & Zeigler, Estudio Persona, Formafantasma, Kiki & Joost and Objects of Common Interest. Written by Valérie Charier Hors Serie 17, September – October 2023.
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 …