Joris Laarman

Joris Laarman's design ethos centers on turning familiar, everyday things into objects that explore functionality--its motivations, and its subsequent incarnations. His body of work references history, human psychology, biology, and conventional values, investigating and challenging different facets of the world in which we live. To execute his design vision, Laarman uses a variety of visual styles ranging from embellished to austere, possessing a seemingly limitless arsenal of inspiration that consistently places him on the cutting edge of contemporary design.