Geke Lensink
After studying at the ArtEZ Institute of the Arts, Geke Lensink has been working independently designing exhibitions, stands and interiors and executing assignments for various clients. In 2008 Geke began designing and developing furniture and tableware.
mission
'It is incredibly interesting, using today's knowledge, to start at the beginning again rather than to continue to evolve.'
Driven by the thought that our world is getting more complex, designer Geke Lensink began a collection of products based on her own interpretation of the subject. She began to search for the archetypical worth of a product and to develop starting from the source.
The production process and methods have an enormous influence, determining the quality of the design and the value of the product. By simplifying the production process, Geke Lensink has restored originality to her designs.
‘Developing a good product is a constant search for the right choices and the right combination of design, detailing, materials, production and pricing, but the fun is in the optimization of the material. The tactility of a product challenges us to touch or to be touched.’
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exhibitions (selection)
2018 Paris, Maison et Objet, with Heinen Delft Blue
2017 Milan, Salone del Mobile 'STURDY/ELEGANT' with Brothers and Sons, Alex de Witte, Extremis en Forbo
2016 London, CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK with Brothers and Sons
2015 London, THE LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL with Brothers and Sons
2015 Milan, Salone del Mobile with Brothers and Sons, Forbo and Jesse Visser
2014 Eindhoven Kazerne, Dutch Design Week 'LOW MOTION' with Thomas Eurlings, Jesse Visser, Youasme / Measyou
2014 Milan, Salone del Mobile 'LOW MOTION' with Thomas Eurlings, Jesse Visser, Youasme / Measyou
2014 Cologne, DUTCH DESIGN DESK EUROPE
2013 Milan, Salone del Mobile 'NEW DUTCH DESIGN' with Brothers and Sons, Jesse Visser, DUM, New Duivendrecht, Frederick Roye
2013 Amsterdam, 'BETWEEN ART AND DESIGN'
2013 Utrecht, Workshop of Wonders 'DUTCH MATERIALISM' with Jesse Visser and DUM
2012 Eindhoven, Dutch Design Week 'BASED IN AMSTERDAM'
2011 Stuttgart and Basel, group exhibition at Blickfang
2010 Milan, Salone del Mobile VENTURA LAMBRATE with Jesse Visser
2010 Rotterdam, Vivid Gallery 'ARTIFACTS'
other
Winner 'best product' Design District for the Alumni chair, 2015
Winner 'wildcard' Design District for the Giraffe table, 2014
Initiator and member of D agency, 2016 - now
Initiator Low Motion, Milan 2014
Art Director of Brothers and Sons, 2013 - now
Initiator 'Based in Amsterdam', DDW 2012
Shortlisted with the Next Life Chair in The Green Design Competition, 2012
Jury member of the Design Report Award at Salone Satellite Milan, 2012