A naukri.com initiative
Design-Milk
1M
94
Image Credit: Design-Milk
F5: Ben Mickus on a Sugar Cane Cocktail, an Exhibition in Japan + More
- Ben Mickus, a designer with a background in architecture, draws inspiration from the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk after being influenced by a building designed by Arne Jacobsen in Denmark.
- After graduating, Mickus founded Mickus Projects in Brooklyn, which now operates in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on furniture, lighting, and immersive installations collaborating with specialists and craftsmen.
- Mickus' interest in multi-sensory design reflects in his picks for Friday Five, where he shares experiences engaging each sense – from visiting designer studios to sensory exhibitions and memorable tastes like a Sugar Cane Cocktail in Hawaii.
- His involvement in various sensory experiences, such as walking through tactile exhibitions in Japan and exploring children's museums, influences his design work, creating immersive and interactive spaces.
- Mickus' own design works include innovative pieces like the Hedron Pendant, Relief Chair, Union Pendant, and projects like the Taylor House in Alameda, California, showcasing his unique approach to combining sustainability, aesthetics, and functionality.
Read Full Article
5 Likes
For uninterrupted reading, download the app