più 2021 lamp steel, plastic
by flattening one side of the classic conical shape of a lampshade, a functional level was created that, on the one hand, allows for easy assembly as both a wall and free-standing luminaire and, on the other hand, creates space for the electronics, which are housed exclusively inside the shade. looking at the production, expensive mechanics and adhesives are not needed. instead, the sensually reinterpreted lampshade can be moved and tilted by its own weight and mechanical friction on the restrained and timeless frame.
trestle chair 2019 dynamic sitting bended beech veneer
trestle chair is a flexible piece of seating furniture that offers different sitting positions, ergonomically supporting the user in his or her sitting position and thus stimulating a new and healthy interaction between man and furniture. the design of the seating furniture is based on a trestle and is supplemented by a multifunctional backrest. the long & narrow seat with its unconventional shape invites you to think about possible uses and to discover new sitting positions.
s_01 2018 modular shelf galvanized steel
s_01 is a modular shelving system made of galvanised sheet steel. the system consists of only one module and can be stacked on top of and next to each other as often as required. the intelligent plug-in system enables intuitive assembly and disassembly without additional tools or connectors. only plastic feet for the lower modules are required for assembly. the shelving system is aimed at a target group that wants to generate flexible storage space. it can be used as office furniture to store files and office utensils, but also offers the possibility to insert a clothes rail between two modules.
tension 2020 folding table beechwood, steel, plastic
with tension a folding table has been created, which not only allows a cost effective dispatch without a forwarding agency, but can also be stored at home in a space-saving way. the folding mechanism requires no mechanical parts whatsoever, so that the four parts of the table frame are held together by only four hoses. when the table frame is unfolded, the table top is inserted between the frame and held by the tension of the hoses.
hover chair 2018 wooden chair roof battens
the hover chair is a simple wooden chair made of roof battens. due to its unusually low seat, it is particularly suitable for stretching out your legs and relaxing. characteristic for the chair is its geometrical and simple form. the front legs, the seat and the backrest thus form a single unit. this impression is further underlined by the colour concept of the chair. due to the black paint on the rear legs, the hover chair almost seems to float. the front legs, the seat and the backrest stand out strongly from the rear part.
eat easy 2017 packaging design paper
the design for the paper spoon eat easy was created with the background of raising awareness for a sustainable approach to our environment. the paper spoon is part of the label and can be folded into a spoon after it has been detached. this playfully encourages the user to separate the packaging waste. by separating the paper label from the cup, one separates the plastic waste from the paper waste and so has a spoon to enjoy one‘s yoghurt on the go.
tips and tricks 2019 sketching techniques book
during the time I was working as a lecturer, i co-authored a book, in which 100 tips and tricks on drawing techniques are written down. these tips are suitable for both beginners and advanced and help to use the sketch as a tool for designers. the book contains texts and sketches by me that can motivate anyone to draw more and with greater confidence.
maximilian helmut ewert (*1994) is an industrial designer from germany. in 2019 he finished his bachelor’s degree at the folkwang university of the arts in essen and has been studying industrial design for his master’s degree there since which he will complete in march 2022. during his studies he worked as a teacher for the akademie ruhr, where he coached and supported industrial companies in their creative processes. in this way he was able to gain experience and impressions from a wide range of industries, such as the furniture industry or packaging and exhibition industry. he is currently working as a freelance designer for the studio eric degenhardt industrial design in cologne.
„the aim of my work is to add value to the object beyond aesthetic and functional aspects, to create a lasting experience, to stimulate new interactions or to create an increased sense of well-being. modern products should combine functionality, aesthetics and sustainability in a contemporary way. for me, sustainability is more than just material cycles, but rather a lasting emotional relationship between human and object, the possibility to easily repair an object and design that is timeless and detached from trends. i believe that beauty and timelessnes emerge from the unchangeable formal essence of function. clean lines, simple shapes, balanced colors and ease of understanding are things I strive for in my design. details, connections and systems are my passion. that being said, the shape of an object is not the goal of my design process. rather, the final object represents the design process.“