PRECISION IN ALGORITHMIC DESIGN
The logic of form and material.
I create designs that are technically sound, ensuring they form a solid foundation for applied design.
From calculation to tangible model
In a world that is sometimes chaotic – and in a brain that can sometimes be that way too – I find peace in the logic of geometric forms. Where the fleeting nature of daily life is elusive, mathematics offers a structure that always holds true. No noise, no doubt. By losing myself in complex patterns, I create the calm that I need. It is a form of meditation.
This is a long-term process. Inspiration cannot be forced: it comes, it goes, and it takes time. Sometimes I am occupied with a single shape in my head for years, on and off. An idea is given plenty of room to mature undisturbed, until the logic of the shape makes complete sense to me.
But a theory on the screen is not yet a perfect model. It takes dozens of failures, torn test versions, and new attempts before I am truly satisfied. Only when every surface, every fold, every part, the movement, and the energy of the model are exactly right, is the design allowed to stay.
My fascination lies with all mathematical laws. In nature, you see them all around you; take a simple pinecone, in which the perfect, rhythmic spiral of the Fibonacci sequence is hidden. I try to capture that same universal harmony and translate it into my designs. Only when the object is finished after all that work and light passes through it, does the geometry truly come to life. This work is my way of sharing that restored harmony and the silence it creates in my mind with you.
The journey of a shape
Behind every shape you see lies a world of precision. But that begins far beyond the computer or my workbench. It begins outside, in motion. By simply walking, looking with an open mind, and truly seeing how the world around us is structured, I spot patterns and the first inspiration strikes. It is a process of discovery; a fascination with a hidden structure in a tree, a seashell, or a plant along the roadside. In nature, everything is in motion and ultimately fleeting.
Once I see a pattern that occupies my mind, I take it home with me in my head. I don't try to capture or confine that beauty, but rather give it a lasting form so that I can continue to enjoy it later on.
From that moment on, every design undergoes a three-part journey before finding its definitive form:
1. The Calculation – Peace in the code
The adventure begins in the silence behind the screen. Not with sketching by feeling, but with code, mathematical formulas, and parametric design. Every line, every angle, every fold, and every part is calculated. In this phase, I search for the balance between aesthetics and structural logic. The mathematics must be exact, because a single wrong digit means the object will later lose its internal tension and stability. It is digital architecture down to the square millimeter.
2. The Cut – Birth into material
Once the virtual shape is perfect, the transition to the tangible world follows. This is the moment where digital precision meets the material. Using precise machines, such as lasers and cutting plotters, the hundreds of facets are cut from the chosen material. There is absolutely no room for deviation here; the cutting and scoring lines must be flawless. What remains on the workbench is a flat, complex puzzle ready to be constructed in the third dimension.
3. The Craft – The test of patience
At the workbench, mathematics meets reality: every material has its own laws, quirks, and unyielding limitations. With every object I create, I fight that battle with the material anew. Sometimes I spend days at the table, working with ultimate concentration and calm. Facet by facet, it is folded, shaped, and assembled by hand. If you force the shape, the paper tears or the wood breaks. You must listen to the tension of the material. Only when the very last surface is closed does the structural stability emerge.
The result is an object that lives. As soon as the light hits it and shadows fall into the pleats, I see for the first time if everything is right.
About me
My name is Dirk. I am not a smooth talker or a traditional salesman; I am a thinker and a maker. I prefer to work in complete silence on shapes where mathematics, nature, and light converge. My objects stem from a fascination with nature and technology: how is a shape constructed, and how can I push the boundaries of the material?
For me, the ultimate satisfaction lies in solving the puzzle. The moment a complex calculation on the screen flawlessly transforms into a tangible object, and the prototype from the laser or plotter does exactly what it is supposed to do—that is when my work is done. I seek calm within the complexity of the shape. It is my hope that this same sense of calm is felt by everyone who looks at the result.
Current work and archive
My way of working—constantly calculating, testing, and letting ideas mature for years—has over time led to a rich archive of designs. Behind the scenes lies a library of parametric designs, technical shape studies, and tested concepts. Not every shape is physically built or directly visible at this moment; many designs remain on the computer, ready to be brought to life in the right material or for the right collaboration.
Additionally, the work never stops, and I am continuously engaged in new experiments. Are you curious about the objects currently available, do you want to know what I am working on today, or are you looking for a geometric shape for a license, buy-out, or specific project that is not yet featured on this website? Feel free to get in touch. I would be happy to look through my archive with you to see what fits.
Trial and error
In this gallery, I intentionally show the unpolished work. These are the prototypes and material studies that didn't make the cut. They might not be perfect, but they contribute to every design. Without these failures, the final result would not exist.
Space for collaboration
Are you interested in a specific design for your own collection? I work on the basis of licenses or full acquisition (buy-out), where we collaborate to ensure a technically sound foundation that fits your production process.