Moritz Engel

Moritz
Engel

Projects

PRODUCT DESIGN

Moritz Engel – CALYX

by Moritz Engel

CALYX is a minimalist climbing sandal. Designed for optimal hygiene and maintenance, it reduces the conventional mixed-material, climbing shoe to a textile-free exoskeleton. It is built around a durable rubber core with replaceable, wear-indicating Vibram soles and features "Debond-on-Demand" adhesive, which allows for resoling during use and separation for downcycling at the end of its life. While the sticky climbing shoe rubber soles provide the usual performance, a secure and adjustable fit is made possible by easily interchangeable laces. Thanks to its foldable and packable design, CALYX is ideal for the purist climber who strives for maximum feel and feedback with minimum weight.

PRODUCT DESIGN

ECAL X GOOGLE - A Message From Tomorrow

with Chris Kabel

The Industrial Design team at Google (Google ID) initiated a collaboration with ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne to develop a concept for a mobile-focused product inspired by a daily ritual. ECAL’s Master Product Design students were invited to envision innovative hardware engaging with contemporary habits. Through compelling storytelling, these conceptual projects consider the human dimension of mobile technology: how it shapes everyday gestures and how our relationships with devices might evolve in the future. This collaboration reflects ECAL’s forward-looking approach to design, combining experimentation, critical thinking, and a strong receptivity to emerging technologies.

PRODUCT DESIGN

ReGrid

with Thélonious Goupil

During this one-week workshop led by Thélonious Goupil, edits were made to a ‘drop false ceiling’ in Bar Gala Lausanne. By hacking the system, playing with existing elements such as lighting or ventilators, the outdate ceiling was given new life without the need for full renovation.

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.