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How to perfectly combine inventiveness and creativity - An interview that will inspire you

You could already learn a lot about the features and design of our modular shelving system. Now it's time to introduce you to the product designer of SYSTEM 01. Lukas Bauer has answered exciting questions about the system shelf and his work in product development.

Lukas Bauer is one of two Swissmobilia product designers from Nuremberg. During his studies at the Coburg University of Applied Sciences, he already worked part-time for a Danish furniture company after an internship abroad. These Scandinavian influences have shaped his design style ever since. After completing his studies, he worked in a Nuremberg design office with a varied range of tasks in the industrial and furniture sector, where he was able to steadily expand his skills and knowledge. Since April 2020 he is in the company of Swissmobilia GmbH. Both the design and the development of SYSTEM 01 come from his hand. What idea Lukas had in the development of SYSTEM 01, what is particularly important to him in his design and other exciting facts about our product designer we reveal to you below.

 

Enthusiasm meets Innovation - The Interview

 

You graduated from Coburg University of Applied Sciences. Was product design always your dream job and did you always know that you wanted to work in the interior industry?

The fact that I would like to do something creative later came mainly through my family. My father and grandfather were both sculptors, so I came into contact with creativity and design at an early age. After a portfolio preparation course in Leipzig, various creative professions were presented - at that time, I immediately found the profession of product designer the most exciting.

 

You have been working as a product designer at Swissmobilia since the beginning of 2020 and design products. What was your intention for SYSTEM 01 and what demands did you have on the shelving system?

Internally, the requirements were clearly defined from the beginning: To create a modular shelving system that incorporates existing components - such as our tubes and trays. My personal requirement was that the system should be a self-contained configuration, with the corner connectors in particular defining the piece of furniture.





“The special feature of SYSTEM 01 is that it can be
constantly expanded and changed.”

Lukas Bauer

 


 

 

And what makes the SYSTEM 01 for you? What is THE feature of the shelf?

Especially the connectors are one of the most important components for me. They allow the furniture to be modular, that is, to freely change its size and shape. Depending on the connector, it is assigned a final or extending attribute. The corner and foot connectors, as an example, are an integral part of each SYSTEM 01 and thus also define its size. The connector 'five' - as we call it - makes it possible for the furniture to grow and expand.

 

Apart from the endless possibilities for change. Where do you yourself see SYSTEM 01? In the office or rather at home?

I find the piece of furniture can be used regardless of the environment - so both! Due to the simple and stylish design, the SYSTEM 01 fits perfectly into modern office spaces. But also for hotel rooms or the lobby, the shelf system is ideally suited. But of course we also have private customers who put the system shelf in their living rooms - like the living room, the entrance area or even the children's room. Privately, I have it as a TV lowboard in my living room.





“With both products, I set out to make the best possible use of materials and to make them haptically tangible.“
Lukas Bauer

 


 



Was the SYSTEM 01 your first own product? And to what extent does the design of the shelving system reflect yourself?

For Swissmobilia I was already allowed to design the CHASPER accessory collection at the end of 2020. For both products, I set out to make the best possible use of materials and to make them haptically tangible. It is important to me that the customer enjoys using the products. In this context, the production or manufacturing method is also a decisive factor for me. By using different processing techniques, the 'most' can be extracted from a material. My work should reflect straightness and precision. Here I particularly like the contrast between the CHASPER accessory collection made of wood and the chrome-plated and powder-coated steel of SYSTEM 01. So the interplay of the warmth of the wood and the coldness of the tubular steel furniture. Combined, this results in a coherent overall picture for me.

 

For product development, you need a lot of ideas and inspiration to create something unique and innovative. Where do you get your inspiration for this?

In everyday life, things often catch my eye that seem interesting. I then try to let these abstract into my products. 





“Sustainability also plays a major role
in product development.

We are only for a certain amount of time on this planet,
so we should treat it with as little impact
on resources as possible.”

Lukas Bauer

 


 



And what goal do you pursue in the development of your products? Does sustainability also play a role?

That is an elementary question. Sustainability is one of the most important factors. We are only on this planet for a certain amount of time, so we should treat it as resource-efficiently as possible. This starts with the use of sustainable materials that can be used in a certain cycle and ends with intelligent packaging (flat package) and environmentally friendly shipping.

When it comes to the cycle, which I also incorporate into my developments, I follow the guiding principle of "cradle to cradle". This is the idea of the biological or technical cycle. Biological includes materials that are sustainable and return to their origin themselves. Technical, on the other hand, includes individual components that can be 'filtered' out of a product to be used again in a new product.

Incidentally, this is also the case with SYSTEM 01. Here, materials are used intelligently, as defective parts can simply be replaced instead of throwing away the entire shelf. This means that products are used for much longer, which definitely benefits the environment.

 

Aside from making a positive impact on the environment, what is your "mission" or "dream" as a product designer?

That the product gives the user pleasure and lasts in his life. Nothing is more beautiful than creating a special relationship to an object that can be passed on to later generations. I don't just want to design a product that will be replaced after a short time, as also described in the term 'fast furniture'. The owner should associate emotions or a feeling with it in the long term. 

 

Last but not least: Can you already give us a little sneak peek? What new products can Swissmobilia customers look forward to in the future?

We are currently working in the product development team on a new table system that, like SYSTEM 01, will focus on modularity. But I can't reveal any more than that for now. But it is definitely another exciting project.

Did you like the insight? Then let us know with a comment. You can also follow us on Instagram and show us your own SYSTEM 01 by linking to us on your interior pictures.

You don't have a SYSTEM 01 yet? Then take a look at our large selection of standard shelves in the online store right now or design your very own system shelf with our new configurator. If you need help, our customer service staff will be happy to assist you.

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