Studio Thier&vanDaalenStarted their design studio mid 2011Iris van Daalen and Ruben Thier are both graduated in 2010 in different directions at the Design Academy in Eindhoven. Therefore their approach to design is totally different. Where Ruben works at the technical side of design where feasibility and the knowledge of material are important, is Iris almost at the opposite side. She is not that pragmatic, but with Iris it is more about styling, intuition form and colour. This results in a strong combination.‘Rational versus intuitive, yet fresh ideas constantly appear.’The handwriting of Studio Thier&vanDaalen is unique. Because of the spaciousness and poetic character, what can be found in their work.They create a new space or object which is in relationship with its environment. Through a clear play of colour, light and reflection, sleek and transparent designs arise. Both aesthetics and usability are important starting points, a challenge which seems impossible.They are constantly developing new applications and searching for new techniques to use in (interior) objects. As well they love to work together with traditional craftsmanships, each with their own specialisation, which they apply in their own way. This creates something totally new.To make it something of their own, they constantly challenge themselves and the people they work with. With their main goal to ‘surprise’ people over and over again.‘We love to explore the border between art and design.’