Within the PAPER PLAY! workshop, led by Clara von Zweigbergk, students explored the expressive potential of paper and cardboard to reimagine lampshades for ceiling, wall, floor, bedside, table, or handheld lighting. The focus was on experimentation and play — testing the possibilities and limitations of paper, light, color, and form to develop new lighting expressions.
Workshop (2024) with Clara Von Zweigbergk
Working by hand or with digital tools such as the cutter and laser, students were encouraged to consider both the qualities of limited-edition, handcrafted objects and the specific capabilities of digital fabrication. Attention was also given to assembly, material efficiency, and flat-pack or complementary packaging concepts.
By the end of the week, paper and light came together in a diverse collection of imaginative lighting objects, each reflecting a unique approach to material, function, and atmosphere.
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BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Philippe Malouin
In collaboration with the renowned cutlery brand, students from the Bachelor in Industrial Design drew inspiration from the iconic Swiss Army Knife to create original and innovative concepts.
BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Elric Petit
Newspaper is an industrial design project whose objective is to enable a personal stance on a topic of one’s choice. The project is based on an article taken from a newspaper or a specialized magazine, used as a conceptual and critical starting point. Through the analysis, interpretation, and translation of this written content, the project invites the development of a design reflection, questioning the issues, forms, and uses related to the chosen theme.
BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Adrien Rovero
Museum Trail is a project that explores Swiss museums in all their diversity. Rather than focusing solely on the large, well-visited institutions, the project explores what the term "museum" means today in a country that is home to over a thousand museums, one of the highest densities in the world.
BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
by Abla Bolassi Owoussi
Mira is an interior lamp that explores modularity through a pulley system that allows for adjusting light intensity. The lampshade, made of veneer, subtly transforms depending on the position of the mechanism, playing on both light and shape. This project reflects a need for flexibility in the domestic space and reflects a personal research on the evolving object, halfway between discreet technicality and poetic expression of the material.
BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
by Alexandre Li
Sport has become a key social driver in today’s society, with more and more city dwellers gathering downtown to practice together. Diego is an urban furniture concept designed to tap into this dynamic by bringing football back into the heart of the city. Designed for underused public squares and parks, this project invites people to come together and share public space through sport. With a simple tilt, Diego transforms from a bench into a football goal. Thanks to integrated wheels, it can be easily moved and rearranged to suit the users’ needs. A single module invites spontaneous play, while several combined form a real pitch with goals at each end and seatings for spectators on the side.