John Sebastian The work of the danish designer John Sebastian. www.johnsebastian.dk John Sebastian was born in 1975 in Denmark and grew up in Horsholm. In 1997 he entered the Engineering College of Copenhagen to study modern manufacturing processes. In 2001 John Sebastian set up his own studio in Copenhagen. In the same year, Easy, his first foray into furniture design, was exhibited at Scandinavian Furniture Fair. This showing led to an introduction to Jacob Gubi and in 2004 Easy became a part of Gubi’s permanent collection. In 2003 he developed a concept bike for Biomega, JS01. The bike was exhibited together with Biomega’s Copenhagen Bike, Marc Newson’s MN01 and Ross Lovegrove’s RL01 at the Dreams on Wheels exhibition in The Danish Design Centre in Copenhagen and at the Superdanish exhibition at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. John Sebastian began a co-operation with Stelton in 2004. The brief was to create an evolution of Erik Magnussen’s renowned thermos, which resulted in the Pingo series. The project led to an even closer co-operation with Stelton, which has resulted in additional projects such as the Cruet Set. 2005 brought the Glow lightning series for the glass producer Holmegaard and this collaboration will soon reveal new glass objects. Recently Royal Copenhagen commissioned him to create a complete range of Pots and Pans. Throughout the years, his work has been recognized with numerous of international design awards. Profiled in Wallpaper as a leading designer of the next generation, and his work is frequently published and exhibited worldwide. Among working together with companies like Biomega, Gubi, Holmegaard, Royal Copenhagen and Stelton, John Sebastian's latest projects include collaborations with Dupont Corian (US), Samsung Electronics (Korea) and Kundalini (Italy) among others. www.johnsebastian.dk » John Sebastian is one of the most gifted and prolific designers today whose craft transcends disciplinary and geographical style. John Sebastian has ignited a movement through his design, which is redefining the understanding of design and the creative process as a invaluable asset for the commercial sector. His standing has steadfastly evolved at an unprecedented pace from prodigy to sensation to master« SOLVEJ LEE, COUNTRY MANAGER SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS John Sebastian Internships at John Sebastian Studio John Sebastian are currently accepting applications for selected interns Studio John Sebastian is a multidisciplinary design studio, designing for the global market in collaboration with renowned design companies. John Sebastian is considered one of the most successful designers of the younger generation. At the moment we are experiencing increasing international enquiries of projects of various types. For this reason we need your assistance. We are looking for a few super talented interns in the field of: - Graphic design - Industrial / product Design - Interior / furniture Design - Textile design - Mechanical Engineering Tasks - You will assist in realizing the designs of John Sebastian - You will do research and observation, work out concepts, 2D or 3D drawings, models and specifications for production of furniture, electronics, transportation and other consumer goods - The internship is a fulltime job Requirements - www.johnsebastian.dk Curious and experiment-driven regarding new materials and production techniques - Conceptual approach to material, styling and colors - Awareness of marketing and consumer behavior - Fast but detail orientated - Proficiency in English is a must - Organized and a team player - Potential to develop towards a senior designer role Skills - Undergraduate or postgraduate - Some of the following: or prototyping / model making - Ability to make technical drawings for production is appreciated Proceed The studio is based in Copenhagen Apply by submitting your CV and portfolio to: John Sebastian PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS More information at www.johnsebastian.dk Looking forward to hear from you John Sebastian Bang & Olufsen Buscemi is pleased to host: “Durable Danish Design” new technologies, ergonomics, humanized aesthetics A project of John Sebastian in collaboration with DuPont™ Corian® The design idea behind the “Verve” chair Within some projects I developed in the recent past, I discovered the unique design versatility, the formability and the visual lightness of DuPont™ Corian®, an advanced material made by DuPont company combining properties of both metals and advanced resins. For this project, I wanted to explore and expand the tactility, the sensoriality of DuPont™ Corian® by creating a seating solution that would accommodate the current needs and behaviour of people, while balancing art, aesthetics and science. After reconsidering the relationship between humans and the objects upon which we sit – distilling down to the essential substance of a chair – I developed a new silhouette that challenges both the way a chair should look and how it should be used. Distinguished by three supporting stands, the unique shape offers the user more flexibility, inviting new and different sitting experiences. Driven by functionality, the “Verve” chair is shaped to give maximum ergonomic support, providing a smooth transition between user and the object. thick, sheet of DuPont™ Corian®, which provides the almost self-sustaining structure of the chair. The chair is stackable and can be made using different colours of DuPont™ Corian®. The “Verve” chair in DuPont™ Corian® designed by John Sebastian has been manufactured by PL Inventar company , based in Randers, Denmark, specialised in the fabrication of DuPont™ Corian®. "I first met John Sebastian , when we approached him for our “DuPont™ Corian®: 40 Years - 40 Designers” event at 2007 Milan week of design. He had never worked with Corian® before, he immediately accepted the challenge and designed one of the most elegant and original pieces of the whole exhibition: a light, gently-shaped, black and white fruit holster, alternating stripes of DuPont™ Corian® with void spaces. Since then, John Sebastian has been thinking extensively on DuPont™ Corian® and the solutions it could provide in furnishing. Recently we challenged him again, proposing him to think about DuPont™ Corian® for a chair, which is not an easy application. The design he developed – the Verve chair, made with a single sheet of DuPont™ Corian® - perfectly captures the versatility, the formability and the sensorial beauty of DuPont™ Corian®. The Verve chair is a truly remarkable Danish design...durable materials simply crave durable design...." says Helle Jensen, DuPont™ Corian®, country manager, Denmark. About John Sebastian John Sebastian is a visionary, human-oriented, industrial designer. His holistic approach to design demonstrates a nuanced understanding of the historical and cultural context of human behaviour. John Sebastian’s work, which ranges from tableware and kitchen products to furniture, lighting, transport, electronics and appliances, reflects a disciplined balance between new technologies, ergonomics, and humanized aesthetics. He has been recognized with numerous international design awards and has worked for renowned companies in China, Europe, Korea, Japan and USA.
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