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Our body is a trash bin. During our lifetime, we collect waste substances in our body that we can neither use, nor process further. Due to this, our remains can become a threat to our environment. Ash scattering fields and graveyards struggle with soil and groundwater pollution. The number of nutrients and toxins are rising due to the high amount of ash scatterings and burials that happen in a relatively small area. The problem mostly arises when ashes are scattered, the substances are immediately available for the soil to use. To reduce the negative impact of toxins and nutrients, the release should be regulated.

The Dutch Water authorities (united in the ‘Energy and Raw Materials Factory’) can reclaim a new sustainable material from wastewater – a bioplastic called PHA (Poly Hydroxy Alkanoate). This material is similar to regular plastic but completely dissolves in nature. Small organisms in the soil can feed on PHA, which makes the process of biodegradability similar to that of wood.

Studio Nienke Hoogvliet introduces a new type of urn. In the project ‘MOURN’ they redefine the concept of an urn as a storage device for cremation ashes. It’s no longer a vessel. By mixing PHA with cremation ashes, an object is formed that can be given back to nature as a whole. This way, the release of nutrients and toxins in the ashes can be regulated. Because not every type of soil has the same needs, we have distinguished three types of soil: over-fertilized soil, rich soil, and poor soil. The urn has three distinct types of shapes depending on the compactness, type, and quality of the soil. This way, soil can process the substances at its own pace. MOURN impacts local flora and fauna as little as possible. It prevents soil and groundwater pollution. You can give yourself or your loved one back to nature in a responsible way.



Some personal news ☀️ Tim and I are very happ Some personal news ☀️

Tim and I are very happy to share with you that we are expecting a little baby boy soon 💕👶🏼 

I am on maternity leave this week until the summer, which means the studio will be slowing down during this period as well. But, after the summer there are some very exciting projects coming up! 🌿

In case of urgent matters, you can reach out to our normal email address. Inquiries about seaweed dye can be made at @zee.fier. The webshop will stay open and orders will be shipped once a week. 

I will keep you updated 🐣❤️

#pregnant #baby #babyboy #maternityleave
Website update! You can now also find “Made in C Website update! You can now also find “Made in China” on our website, a project about transparency and producing in China. Online you can also find the movie about the making process, including all the WeChat messages we exchanged with our local partners.

1- detail of silk embroidery picture by @lottevanuittert 
2- the cabinet in @schlosshollenegg during the exhibition “East to West”

Thanks to @alicestori for being the curator, and to @laura_ajola for the movie. 

#silk #embroidery #transparencyindesign #easttowest #schlosshollenegg #china #mulberrywood #organza #cabinet #madeinchina
Did you know we share our research in books relate Did you know we share our research in books related to our projects? In Fish Leather you can find the recipe to make your own fish leather, in H.E.R.B.S. we share information about the health benefits of natural dyes (and the dangers of chemical dyes!) and in Seaweed Research we take you on our journey through years of research on how seaweed can make the textile industry more sustainable. Available in our webshop. 

Photo by @lottevanuittert 

#research #sustainabletextiles #seaweeddyes #fishleather #naturaldyes #sustainabledyes #designresearch #herbaldyes #naturalcolors #researchbooks #bookstagram
A WORLD TO SHAPE, a documentary by @tonvanzantvoor A WORLD TO SHAPE, a documentary by @tonvanzantvoort, who followed me and the inspiring and funny @davehakkens for over a year. How do we, as young Dutch designers, deal with a world full of pollution, consumerism and threatening climate change? I think it became a beautiful and honest portrait of our dreams, our ambitions and our struggles. Tomorrow it will be broadcasted on Dutch television at @closeup.avrotros at 22.40. Afterwards it can also be watched via NPO Start. At some point it will be available for the rest of the world, but first it’s traveling to different cinemas around the world. 

Many thanks to Ton, for capturing my story through such a poetic eye, and to the whole team of @elbestevensfilms for making this film possible. And of course to all my dear colleagues at @zee.fier, who are such an important part of realizing my dream come true! And to @tim.jongerius, my rock and inspiration. 

#aworldtoshape #designdocumentary #dutchdesign #tonvanzantvoort #davehakkens #zeefier #timjongerius #elbestevensfilms #sustainabledesign #avro #avrocloseup #closeup
I was shocked and saddened to hear today that Marc I was shocked and saddened to hear today that Marcus Fairs has passed away. My thoughts go out to his family, friends and the team at Dezeen.

Marcus' support has meant a lot to me over the years. I am grateful to him for his authenticity, braveness, honesty and kindness. I will miss him.
This cabinet is a result from the artist in reside This cabinet is a result from the artist in residence project in Schloss Hollenegg - @schlosshollenegg 
The cabinet is inspired on Chinese silk tapestries from the castle. 

The cabinet is Made in China, literally as wel as figuratively. The label ‘Made in China’ often has a negative association, because of questionable working conditions and large-scale factories. We wanted to challenge this assumption and see how something of high quality craft could be produced in full transparency. The studio choose to only use materials from the silk production chain, so that even the byproduct would have value. The cabinet consists of a mulberry wood frame and embroidered silk organza panels.

The complete cabinet represents the process through which it was made and the abstract design of the embroidery is a map which represents the production places of the whole production process.
 
This project was a collaboration with Tim Jongerius @tim.jongerius 

Big thanks to curator @alicestori, our Chinese guide @hezhi_recycle_studio and our translator Man Yang.

#schlosshollenegg #easttowest #mulberry #transparant #cabin #china #madeinchina #silk #circular #wood #austria #nienkehoogvliet #studionienkehoogvliet  Photography by @lottevanuittert
Besides the HIDE Blanket, we sell 3 unique bowls f Besides the HIDE Blanket, we sell 3 unique bowls from the Waterschappen project on @catawiki 

Find the link in the bio. The bowls are sold per piece. 

Back in 2016, we collaborated with @efgf_waterschappen to create a collection of objects made out of wastewater. Wastewater is used by the Water Authorities to recover energy and raw minerals. Used toilet paper is such raw material. One of those materials is used toilet paper (cellulose). The project's goal was to make this material have a positive connotation. As a result, unique handcrafted objects are made from cleaned pulp.
The collection that was made out of the raw materials consisted of a big table, lighting, and decorative bowls to show how this ‘waste’ material can be integrated into our homes. Within this auction, three original bowls are sold. 

The auction was initiated by @craftsnl 

Photographed by: Lotte van Uittert @lottevanuittert 

#catawiki #craftsnl #nienkehoogvliet  #auction #blanket #hide #design #wastewater #pulp #toiletpaper #bowls
The color produced by one of the sea's finest, sea The color produced by one of the sea's finest, seaweed, is one to 'dye' for. 

The wonderful world of dyeing fabric and textiles is depicted in the new @textielmuseum exhibition titled 'To dye for.' It demonstrates the vast array of possibilities for creating colors for textiles. 

The coat is made in collaboration with @_thelinenproject who were responsible for growing and harvesting the yarn. Did you know that Flax used to be cultivated in the Netherlands? The linen project has ensured that after 100 years linen can be grown again in The Netherlands. Together with @enschedetextielstad it was possible to produce a piece of linen out of the yarns from The Linen Project, which was used to create the jacket. The linen is dyed with seaweed dyes from @zee.fier. 

Come see the various colors used to make this kimono with its seaweed details. 

The exhibition will be on display at the Textielmuseum in Tilburg to October 2nd, 2022.

Please check their website for special closing days like kings day.

Photographed by: Lotte van Uittert - @lottevanuittert

#textile #textiledye #dutchlinnen #linen #thelinenproject #seaweed #seaweeddye #textielmuseum #tilburg #sustainabledesign #nienkehoogvliet #zeefier
Exciting news from the studio to our followers! F Exciting news from the studio to our followers!

For the last years, we’ve received requests about the projects, the processes behind them and multiple requests to do interviews. Unfortunately, we had to deny them because of little time. In return, we would like to give something back to our followers.

To thank our followers for their involvement with the studio, we are working on organizing various online and offline events. To design this in the best suitable way, we would like to know what you find interesting to see, hear and/or experience.

We created a form where you can fill in your mail address and interests. By filling in your mail address, we can keep you informed on the upcoming events. This information can help us to design the best suitable events for you and the rest of the Studio Nienke Hoogvliet community. 

Click on the link in the bio to sign up your mail address and share your preference. 

We hope to see you soon, 

The team of Studio Nienke Hoogvliet

#nienkehoogvliet #studio #studionienkehoogvliet #events #thehague #design #innovation #community
This is your last opportunity to buy the last HIDE This is your last opportunity to buy the last HIDE Grey Blanket!

Today at 12:00 am (CEST) begins the auction of the HIDE grey blanket on Catawiki. This product is selected together with @craftsnl and is the last remaining piece of an edition of 10. You can find the link for the auction in our bio.

Nienke Hoogvliet noticed that today’s society thinks of vulnerability as weak, while Nienke thinks it can lead to strength and protection. She sees blankets as a metaphor for the feeling of protection, which is why she designed one fragile and one protective. Skin inspired the design because it borders our inner world from the outside one. One fragile human skin and one thick and rigid elephant skin. The title ‘Hide’ captures it all: conceal, cover and skin.

Not only the work HIDE will be sold during this auction, but also three unique pieces from the project ‘Waterschatten’. 

First picture by Lonneke van der Palen - @lonnekevanderpalen

Second picture by Holly Marder @avenue.design.studio 

Third picture by Cindy Bakker @cindy_bakker 

#catawiki #craftsnl #nienkehoogvliet #textiledesign #auction #blanket #hide #design

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