Luc Reinacher

Luc
Reinacher

Projects

PRODUCT DESIGN

Luc Reinacher – Feltform

by Luc Reinacher

Feltform is a series of upholstery pieces exploring wool felt, a material with roots stretching back to the earliest known textile traditions. Drawing on a wet-felting method practised by Turkish shepherds to craft coats from loose wool fibres, the project translates an ancient craft into a contemporary design practice. Loose wool is felted around flat stencils, creating hollow cavities that allow the textile to wrap around volumes without any cutting or sewing. The resulting cushions achieve shapes and surfaces difficult to reach with conventional upholstery techniques.

PRODUCT DESIGN

ECAL x OFFECCT - Sound & Vision

with Camille Blin

As the modern workspace and living environment trend towards open-plan designs, the need for versatile acoustic solutions have regained momentum. Offecct, a renown Swedish contrat furniture manufacturer, has teamed up with 8 students part of Master Product Design from ECAL, led by course tutor Camille Blin to reinterpret the acoustic room divider — an essential tool in structuring both our spaces and our ideas. Acoustics have been a steady part of the Offecct’s portfolio since the early 2000's and it is time for this category to question its own versatility and its influence on the well-being of our workplaces.

PRODUCT DESIGN

One-Off 1/1

with Augustin Scott de Martinville

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.

PRODUCT DESIGN

Transformations

with Studio Isabel + Helen

This workshop was led by Isabel + Helen Studio, a duo of London artists known for their captivating kinetic sculptures and installations. They blend art with movement to create playful and thought-provoking works. During the week, they guided students through the fundamentals of creating dynamic, moving sculptures. Using umbrella mechanisms, students created fireworks.