Hi I am Berend,

Design language

My philosophy involves designing with purpose, material honesty, and a focus on lasting impact.

Good design starts with material, not with a screen. I trust my hands to tell me something a render can't, how a joint should feel, whether a shape earns its curve. I'd rather build three rough prototypes than perfect one drawing.

That same respect for material shapes how I think about sustainability: choosing what can be sourced responsibly, cutting it with as little waste as possible, and designing so parts can be repaired or taken apart cleanly rather than thrown away.