One-Off 1/1

One-Off 1/1

For this semester, students were invited to focus on the creation of a “One-Off” of their choice. They were encouraged to free themselves from the issues traditionally associated with industrial design - mass production, costs, market positioning, etc. The project concluded in a silent auction at the ECAL's traditional Christmas Market.

Studio project (2024) with Augustin Scott de Martinville

Assistants
Yohanna Rieckhoff
Students
Omar Bassil, Ehrat Lee, Moritz Engel, Carolien Janssens, Finn Johnson, Gunnar Kähler, Wouter Kellens, Xose Lois Piñeira, Gyuhan Park, Paul Quentin, Cody Ramseyer, Luc Reinacher, Julia Siebert Cáceres, Nina Sommer, Diego Soria, Hugo Von Hofsten, Timothy Widmer, Motong Yang

A “One-Off” object refers to a unique piece, created as a single item, often in response to a specific issue,a particular need, or a singular idea.

Carolien Janssens - No Drama
Carolien Janssens - No Drama
Carolien Janssens - No Drama
Carolien Janssens - No Drama

1/4

Finn Johnson - Folded Lamp
Finn Johnson - Folded Lamp
Finn Johnson - Folded Lamp

1/3

Ehrat Lee - Cabinet of Curiousities
Ehrat Lee - Cabinet of Curiousities

1/2

Luc Reinacher - Felted Basket
Luc Reinacher - Felted Basket
Luc Reinacher - Felted Basket
Luc Reinacher - Felted Basket

1/4

Moritz Engel - Alter Ego, collaboration avec Zuriga
Moritz Engel - Alter Ego, collaboration avec Zuriga
Moritz Engel - Alter Ego, collaboration avec Zuriga

1/3

Gunnar Kähler - Wooden Trestle
Gunnar Kähler - Wooden Trestle

1/2

Nina Sommer - Lumière
Nina Sommer - Lumière

1/2

Wouter Kellens - Walking Paul
Wouter Kellens - Walking Paul
Wouter Kellens - Walking Paul

1/3

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