Country Pick 2021 / / Student

wfh - desk

• Prizes
  Winner in Home Interior Products/Interior Furniture
• Lead Designer
  Marvin Kasper
• Project Link
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• Other credit
  Photography By Niklas Viola
• University
  Hochschule Hannover

The project „Work from home” reacts to the current change in the world of work and deals with the demands of the homeoffice. The result is a worktable that can be optimally adapted to any body size with simple hand movements. Adjustment for working while standing is also possible. The material Karuun is a sustainable and rapidly growing raw material. Since the rattan palm cannot grow in monocultures, its cultivation promotes afforestation and the preservation of the rainforest. This creates sustainable value chains from which both the local population and the climate benefit.

Bio
With a background in craftsmanship, Marvin Kasper developed a passion for design early on. He studied product design to explore innovative ideas and blends traditional materials and techniques into creative solutions. Since 2021, he's been pursuing a master's degree at the Burg Giebichenstein Art Academy to deepen his design expertise. He's also engaged in the Design Networking Hub of the German Design Museum Foundation, fostering cross-cultural collaboration between Kenyan and German designers. His journey melds traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, to craft inventive solutions.

Other prizes
2020 Interior Design Best of Year Award – Winner 2021 European Product Design Award – Winner 2021 European Product Design Award – Honorable mention 2021 Interior Design Best of Year Award – Winner 2022 German Design Award Newcomer – Nominee 2023 Best in Design Zlin Design Week - Honorable mention