PR & Social Media
A couple of years ago I started collecting Dutch Design online. After a few months, I decided to share my collection on Instagram. Creating a stage for Dutch Design including my own work on my account @wisse_design. Over time I learned how to increase my reach and how to speed up the growth of my account with targetted followers.
Nowadays I offer PR and Social Media related services. This is ranging from a masterclass in which I share my experience and insights to active support with press releases and social media management.
If you are interested to hear more about these services give me a call at +31 6 49258755 or send me an email hi@wissetrooster.nl
‘Halo’ from the Lamina Light sculpture series by Studio Tijs Gilde for for Transnatural art & design.
“The new Lamina Light sculptures reveal a unique experience through distributing light between layered structures. The light sculpture creates fluctuating color patterns within its transparent slats. Various patterns are available for one light module.
Lamina explores new possibilities for more efficient production and recycling techniques. The product inherits a circular design strategy through its ability to disassemble and reuse its parts at the end of its life cycle.” www.transnaturallabel.com
Picture via Studio Tijs Gilde
Atmos by Fleur Peeters, spotted on the Design Community of Isola Design District. An adaptable light collection that lets you manually change the color temperature of the light to match it with the time of day.
“Nowadays many people have irregular working hours, they get home late or work in night shifts. This group doesn’t always experience the right amount of sunlight. People who are sensitive to a lack of sunlight may notice a bad mood or are less active.
Atmos light can help you with that problem. Our brain recognises the blue light as daylight and activates the cortisol hormone that provides our alertness and energy-level. Red light is linked to the sunset, our brain knows that the night falls and the melatonin hormone is stimulated that helps us to relax. Atmos Light projects the colours on the wall. By moving the lamp horizontally or vertically, you can change the hue of the light from red to blue.” isoladd.co/Studio-Fleur-Peters
Picture by Fleur Peters
Electric Life by Teresa van Donge, spotted at Transnatural art & design.
“In the muddy soil of rivers and lakes one can find micro-organisms that continuously excrete electrons in their metabolism. Teresa van Dongen explores these specific bacteria as a means to generate electricity for domestic use. Electric Life is the latest translation in Dongen’s ongoing exploration for alternative and natural sources of energy and light. The light installation is entirely powered by micro-organisms that have electrons as a waste product. A future owner of this living light installation will have to feed and nurture it; a bit of tapwater with some additional nutrients and a teaspoon of vinegar a week will do. Van Dongen imagines that having to feed and thus take care of Electric Life, could result in a closer relationship between the light installation and its owner.” www.teresavandongen.com
Picture by René Gerritsen
My Hands of Time clock.
The clock tells the story of its own making while standing as a monument to the modern preservation of handicraft. The clock face is made of sanding discs used at workshops of designers and craftsmen. The patterns tell the story of time, the materials used and the work done. Presented in 2016 at Piet Hein Eek during Dutch Design Week and in 2017 at gallery Rossana Orlandi. Read more via the link in bio.
Pictures by me
Giveaway: Turn your empty bottle into a vase with a Paper Vase Cover from @tinymiracles_official! You can create the final look by pushing the origami-inspired material into the desired shape. We’re giving away 4 Paper Vase Covers, check the steps below to read how to participate!
Tiny Miracles is known for their Dutch design, produced by underprivileged communities in India. Thanks to the proven, holistic approach Tiny Miracles makes it possible to break their poverty cycle and create actual change. By buying their products you contribute to the solution and hopefully inspire others to do the same. If we act now, we can make an impact for generations to come. Read more about the Tiny Miracles foundation on www.tinymiracles.com.
How to participate:
1. Follow @tinymiracles_official
2. Share this post on your Instagram-story and tag @tinymiracles_official & @wisse_design
3. Leave a comment and tell us which vase you’d like to win:
A – Gradient Grey
B – Delfts Blue
C – Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters
D – Black
4. You can participate until the 15th of September
Details:
– The four winners will be randomly selected after checking if the steps above have been followed. On the 17th of September, the winners will be selected and announced.
– The giveaway includes shipping, worldwide.
– Winners will receive one Paper Vase Cover of their choice.
– This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
– IMPORTANT! If you have a private account, please DM a PrintScreen of your story. If you don't send a PrintScreen we won't be aware that you are participating.
A handmade handheld vacuum cleaner, an orange juicer, and a mixer in marble from the Forever series by Casper Braat.
“Consumer society’s value for convenience has created a great availability of goods intended to make life easier. Home appliances are one such example. Due to global demand and copy culture, these machines suffer from standardized aesthetics and cheap mechanics. The short life span of these devices will ultimately land them in the trash, replaced by a near-exact copy. Home appliances are a testament to wanton consumption in contemporary times, a beautifully perverse culture that values the indulgence of the current moment despite the inevitable consequences to come.
Casper Braat presents Forever, an ongoing sculpture series that strips home appliances of function, encapsulating these throwaway practical devices forever in stone. Sculpted in marble and gold, Casper elevates throwaway culture to monumental permanence, a celebration of today that will last forever.” www.casperbraat.com
Picture via Casper Braat
Align by Antje Pesel for Vij5
“Align is a minimalist lamp whose design is based on a simple metal hemisphere. The simplicity of the lamp is reflected in both shape and function.
The lamp can be used in different ways, because the electrical and suspension cable are separated. The lamp has a remarkable way of hanging because the lampshade is held by a small magnet which allows the lamp to turn towards each direction. Through this the light source can be perfectly positioned.
In addition, the set also includes a small silicone base, in which the lampshade can rest and also be placed in all directions. Because of its flexible functionality, Align functions like a hanging lamp above the table, in a free space or as a reading lamp next to the sofa. Using the silicone foot, the lamp transforms into a beautiful table light.” www.vij5.nl
Picture by Vij5
Dance side table by Marc Th van der Voorn voor the young Amsterdam based design label ign_re
“My latest collaboration with an all new brand was launched during Maison et Objet 2019. Over the last year founder Julien van Hassel and I worked together on two items for the first ignore collection. The DANCE side table and the LOOK mirror are both minimal and daring designs.” www.marcvandervoorn.nl
Picture via ign_re
Wave, Infinity glass panels by Iris from studio Thier&vanDaalen.
“Iris has captured her fascination for colour, reflection and the infinity of light in a series patterns between glass. These patterns she translated into a series of interior glass panels with lighting and mirroring. Normally, a pattern is indicated with a coloured line, Iris has left the lines open to get more transparency and to let the light go infinite.
The glass pieces and light bar can be combined and layered in infinite combinations, which result in unique colour blends and light effects on their surroundings. Together with both sun and artificial light, the pieces will constantly change during day and night.“ www.thiervandaalen.com
Pictures via Thier&vanDaalen
The new Soft Facet lounge armchair by Scholten & Baijings for Artifort
“Soft Facet is a comfortable, inviting lounge armchair with a distinctive richness of detail. Its open, welcoming form feels like a soft embrace of a geometrically stitched spread, inviting you to sit back, relax and daydream. This feeling is enhanced by the fact that the entire contour of the wooden shell is foam-padded, thereby gently supporting the body, neck and head and comfortably adapting to the user’s sitting posture.
One of the rich details is the saddle leather belt that connects the front legs with the back. This refreshing, open and minimalistic design is timeless and will match many different interiors.” www.artifort.com
Pictures via Artifort and Inga Powilleit
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Woven Chair by Max Lipsey. Upholstered with Kvadrat Canvas Textiles by Studio Stelt
“Woven Chair is an extension of the Woven Bench Family. The idea to extend the collection to include a chair was conceived in collaboration with Edit Napoli for their 2019 debut.
Woven Series is the result of close study of the Canvas textile. Zooming in and looking very closely at Canvas, I became intrigued by the strength that weaving imparts to the fine wool fibres, the tactile quality, and the optical effects of the unexpected colour combinations. I particularly wanted to explore the paradox of soft yet strong qualities that result from weaving. The idea of ‘soft strength’ at first seems contradictory or silly. But I’m reminded of the saying, ‘The wind does not break a tree that bends’: simple wisdom, and a more effective approach than reliance on strength alone.” www.maxlipsey.com
Picture by Ronald Smits
Volare, silk light objects by Sjang Niederwieser. A 2020 Maastricht Institute of Arts graduation project.
“A series of unique light objects in which knitted cylinders of pure silk float in an oak frame by use of 3d printed shapes and copper wire, whereby the copper wire also functions as the conductor of electricity.
Bringing craftsmanship and technology together. The right balance between machinery, craftsmanship and the use of only the very best materials results in this collection of unique and luxurious products.” www.sjangniederwieser.com
Pictures by Bert Janssen
