Teaming up with Innvik — a storied Norwegian textile mill and part of the Kvadrat group — Bachelor Industrial Design students from ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne, under the guidance of designer Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, present a collective installation conceived as a landscape of rest.
Other, Workshop (2026) with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard
Drawing on the fjords, glaciers and geological formations of the Nordfjord region, the students were invited to think with the terrain, not just in it — designing inhabitable surfaces, platforms and textile forms that blur the boundary between furniture and topography. Wool, weave, texture and pile are treated not as surface finishes but as the very substance of form: softness as terrain, pattern as lichen, relief as geology.
Working in pairs, each group developed a distinct 2 m² element — cushions, bolsters, throws, rugs, mattresses, armrests — conceived with an awareness of the whole. Together, these pieces compose a curated 20 m² patchwork of ecosystems: a shared landscape one can enter, inhabit, and disappear into.
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MAS DESIGN FOR LUXURY & CRAFTSMANSHIP
by Marine Col
Ropy is a seriously playful stool that plays with the past. Designed in a single, light stroke, this object draws its charm from the reuse of materials. Old naval ropes from the port of Lausanne, their colours tarnished by time, serve as raw material and become precious material once the object has been made.
MAS DESIGN FOR LUXURY & CRAFTSMANSHIP
by Shan Yu Kuan
BASUANN draws inspiration from the image of traditional Asian rattan/bamboo chairs. Its name echoes the pronunciation of the Taiwanese meaning “tie with cords”. Comprised of seven pieces of spiral ducts, BASUANN is assembled using mortise and tenon joints to connect the sitting part with the legs part. It is further reinforced by cords that securely bind the stool together. BASUANN seamlessly blends contemporary furniture design with the evocative imagery of Asian traditional craftsmanship, showcasing the aesthetic of minimalistic design.
BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with David Glättli
Founded in 1981, micasa has built its reputation on accessible, high-quality design and has grown into Switzerland’s leading furniture brand. Committed to democratic design that integrates seamlessly into everyday life, the company partnered with ECAL to develop HOMEWORKS, a limited-edition collection that invites a new generation to reconsider how living spaces are shaped and how design can become an active, meaningful presence in daily routines.
BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard
For this project, the students had to design a seat, or rather requalify and rehabilitate a chair or armchair using existing models such as the monobloc, aluminium bistro chair, or deck chair, as the base structure. Employing Kvadrat upholstery textiles, the designs had to be reversible, meaning it should not alter the existing structure. While the original function of the chair could be maintained or altered, the proposals aimed to improved the comfort and aesthetic character of the seats.
BA INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
with Stéphane Halmaï-Voisard, Julie Richoz
ECAL collaborates with Korean brand Helinox to create a collection of lighting designs.