Every year, BLICKFANG’s trend scouts set out in search of exceptional labels and inspiring design ideas. The most promising newcomers are awarded a sponsored exhibition space through the D.E.S.I.G.N. Foundation as part of the “Future Forward” award, which gives young talents the opportunity to present themselves to a wide audience. In this way, BLICKFANG ensures that the creative visions of tomorrow step into the spotlight today. This year in Basel, two winners will enrich the scene with their innovative concepts: Pa:ul Design and Zeitgeiss.
Pa:ul Design
Pa:ul is the creative alter ego of Ulrich Pape, an innovative mind from Munich with many years of experience as Head of Design at Peter Haimerl Architecture. Ulrich is dedicated to challenging the laws of gravity and playing with the boundaries of perception. This pursuit led to the creation of the “Architect’s Bed.” Freestanding and balanced with an almost surreal lightness, the soft, delicate mattress is supported by a massive, stone-like block. It’s a piece of furniture that doesn’t just fill a space – it transforms it. A true architectural statement for the bedroom that can be experienced live at BLICKFANG.
Zeitgeiss
The design label ZEITGEISS by Fabian Weber uniquely merges art and design. At BLICKFANG, Fabian presents his project HundertHocker – a vision to create a collection of 100 stools that share the same form yet surprise with a wide variety of materials and interpretations. Collaborating with creative minds from around the world, the collection is steadily growing – currently consisting of 23 stools. ZEITGEISS thrives on innovation and diversity, with each piece inspiring both as a functional design object and a work of art.
