Joint studio
Client:
Embassy of the Netherlands
Role:
Designer
Timeline:
11 months
Time:
Feb 24' - Dec 24'
( brief )
The Joint Studio is a collaborative student mobility programme between The Design Village, TU Delft, and Politecnico di Milano that brings together students and mentors through multidisciplinary collaboration and cross-cultural exchange. Rooted in ethnographic research and immersive fieldwork, the studio addresses contemporary social and environmental challenges through critical inquiry and locally rooted design interventions. By fostering dialogue across diverse cultures, languages, and contexts, it continues to nurture empathy, inclusivity, and meaningful knowledge exchange across borders.
( About )
Inspired by the Cartesian plane, the identity uses directional axes to map the locations of participating schools. Their convergence toward Delhi symbolizes a shared destination, bringing diverse institutions together under one common purpose.
( inspiration )
The concept emerges from the understanding that water’s impact is never singular or momentary, but continuous and cyclical, shaped by the monsoon’s recurring return. Each season leaves behind layers of moisture, sediment, stress, and memory, gradually accumulating over time rather than replacing what already exists. These repeated cycles slowly alter conditions of stability, often invisibly, until
( Concept )
The calendar Displays the date, day, and the month.
The 12-sided base represents the 12 provinces of the Netherlands, with each side labeled to tell the user about these provinces.
A frame in the shape of a windmill blade sits in front of the three rotating dials.
There is no mention of the year, so it works as a timeless, evergreen calendar
( Functions )
( Exhibition - Waste to wonder )
The project was showcased and recognized at the Waste to Wonder exhibition held at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
( Production )
In its final stage, the project moved into production, allowing the design to be brought to life through refined materials, processes, and execution.
