In celebration of Dutch Design Week 2016, our Shaping Dutch Design series will take a closer look at a few of the dozens of Dutch designers who are part of the Shapeways EXPO this year and, of course, our global maker community all year round. Make sure to visit us in person if you’re in Eindhoven this week, and follow us here, on Instagram, Twitter, and on Facebook for live updates from #DDW16.
Architect Eva Poulopoulou, the designer behind PULU, began her career in digital arts and 3D animation. With a background that includes building both real-life structures and virtual worlds, it only makes sense that her designs display the influence of digital design on functional objects.
The best expression of her design ethos may be her striking Pineapple Lamp, a hit at this year’s Shapeways EXPO at Dutch Design Week. Digital modeling allows her to create a shape that appears delicate, almost paper-like — but has surprising strength. Tiny cutout petals, evoking a pineapple’s skin, rise from the surface of the lampshade, casting an intricate pattern of light.
PULU designs at Dutch Design Week’s Shapeways EXPO
Other PULU pieces that borrow from natural forms include the Urchin Bracelet and Pendant. These pieces manage to be at once soft and spiky, like the sea creatures that inspired them.
Stop by Shapeways EXPO at Dutch Design Week to see Poulopoulou’s designs, or visit her Shapeways shop any time. And make sure to follow PULU to keep up to speed on the future fruits of her creativity.
Mesmerizing! In love with the intricacy of the design. Very provocative!