Alissa + Nienke

Bio

Alissa + Nienke, founded by Alissa van Asseldonk and Nienke Bongers (Eindhoven, NL), is a material research and design studio with a unique interpretation of surface design. Combining extensive material experimentation with a simple mission to put human experience at the centre of their work, they design materials, objects and installations that trigger curiosity and interaction. This means researching human perception, creating new materials to improve daily life and exploring what our future environments will look like. Influenced by their concept-led education at the Design Academy Eindhoven and their practical experience of working with both traditional artisans and new technologies, their work is characterised by tactility, simplicity and the use of natural forces like wind or light. Alissa and Nienke founded their design studio in 2013, and are working on commissioned and self-initiated projects in the field of interior design and architecture. They have collaborated with Fendi, Dior, Mojo, Buxkin, TU Eindhoven, Dutch Invertuals, Spazio Rossana Orlandi, Frame Magazine and many others.