Dieter Van Den Storm’s selection

Based in Brussels, a public relations and design communication professional, Dieter Van Den Storm is a creative director and creative journalist. He is the creative and communication director at MAD Brussels, Home of creators.

We asked Dieter to highlight 5 of our exhibitors on our e-Supermarket and he selected 5 artists who question the ethical establishment of their sector.

Artist selection

Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte
“I have been following Pierre-Emmanuel’s work since the beginning. It’s fascinating to see how a designer gradually acquires his own voice and develops his own language of form. His steel furniture looks solid but elegant.” 

Daan De Wit
“The work of this young upstart designer is very poetic. His internship with Junya Ishigami in Japan has shaped him tremendously. You feel that this is only the beginning. I wonder what Daan has in store for us in the coming years.”

Frizbee Ceramics
“I love ceramics. The work of Frizbee is cheerful, colourful, artfully made. Their plates and coffee mugs with the smileys just make you happy.”

ÔKSQIN
“The story of Brussels-based Ôskqin is entirely in keeping with the spirit of the time. Backpacks and bags made in cork. Vegan and ecological at the same time. No two bags are the same, which makes it even more unique.”

Volmaakt
“The Ghent label Volmaakt brings together local manufacturing companies and designers. So there is double pleasure when it comes to locally made objects. The result can meanwhile be seen in two dazzling collections. The stone bookends by Sep Verboom stand out. But the designs of Cas Moor, Armand & Francine and Goele Maes, among others, have also been on my wish list for a while.”