For the fifth consecutive year, Swarovski and Design Miami / Basel announce the names of the winners of the Swarovski Designers of the Future awards, a contest that honors young designers and scholars who have presented avant-garde, pioneering projects with an eye on the future.
Juju Wang, the Dutch duo Klarenbeek & Dros and Raffe Burrell were the winners in the three categories of the 2019 edition: ‘Architectural surfaces and construction materials,’ ‘Home Decor’ and ‘Lighting.’The winners were asked to create a project that blends with the surrounding environment, using resources made available by Swarovski. The works will be unveiled for collectors, journalists and dealers during the course of the fair in Miami, from 11 to 16 June.
Juju Wang. Known as the interactive magician in the field of art, mixing traditional Chinese culture with modern art, her bold use of new materials and emotional and rational creativity standards has established a unique personal style. Emphasizing the interactive experience of the installation itself and with others, bringing harmonious relationship amongst art, participants, and onlookers.
Studio Klarenbeek & Dros. Together with Maartje Dros, Eric Klarenbeek forms a design duo concentrating on public space & technology. Their aim is to challenge and explore the use of space by connecting history, crafts and new technologies in archetypical objects to invite and evoke new use of space.
Raffe Burrell Studio was founded to pursue his passion to create the exceptional through design. The studio works with a network of highly skilled artisans and caters to highend residential and commercial clients.
