Pique Fleurs

With these Pique Fleurs I want to give the user the opportunity to arrange flowers in a structured way. This design is the result of the Maakbaar project, which investigated how design can contribute to the transition to a sustainable global society. It is an exciting partnership with Flanders DC, OVAM, the Design Museum Ghent and the Peruvian partner AIDER, in which the designers were asked to be inspired by nature to give sustainability a central place in the design and realization of their Products. The technique of the Pique Fleur is inspired by traditional Peruvian wickerwork. For the prototypes I called on local weaver Johnny Ceyssens, who uses willow as the basic material. The old braiding technique is given a modern twist with local plants. This prototype was used as a reference for the braiders in Peru who made their own version of it in their neighborhood. For example, a different technique and different materials can provide a new result in each country. To keep this design as ecological as possible, I recommend buying a used vase at the thrift store.