BOUNCE-CHAIR
The Bounce Chair creates a unique sensory experience, evoking the feeling of sitting on a giant spring. Rather than revealing its comfort at first glance, the chair sparks curiosity, inviting users to engage with it firsthand to fully appreciate its dynamic form and function. Philippe’s aesthetic blends vibrant, joyful forms with smooth, futuristic lines, reflecting both his personal perspective and the integration of cutting-edge technology. By infusing objects with character, he aims to create lasting emotional connections, transforming furniture into playful companions that spark joy and self-expression. “I firmly believe that adaptive production methods like 3D printing will continue to make significant technological leaps in the future. This will be especially relevant in the furniture industry over the coming years, not only because of the versatility it offers but also due to its potential for decentralized production — a concept prominently show-cased in the PORTAL exhibition.”

PHILIPPE-BIETENHOLZ
Philippe Bietenholz, born in 1995 to a Peruvian mother and Swiss father, grew up in Berlin, where cultural diversity shaped his artistic identity. Influenced by hip-hop and 3D graffiti, he pursued industrial design, mastering 3D modeling and augmented reality (AR) to create emotionally resonant objects. Viewing design as a bridge between individuality and global connectivity, he embraces digital culture and cross-cultural inspiration, crafting work that adapts to and influences the evolving relationship between physical and digital spaces.
