Hella Jongerius

Hella Jongerius (1963-) is a Dutch designer based in Berlin, celebrated for blending industry with craft, high-tech with low-tech, and traditional with contemporary elements. She founded Jongeriuslab in 1993, focusing on textiles, ceramics, and furniture while exploring the significance of colour and surface in design. Her research on colours and materials is ongoing, producing both finished and semi-finished products that reflect an open-ended inquiry. Jongerius emphasizes the value of process, engaging viewers by highlighting imperfections and the potential of materials, making her work a dialogue between past and future.