Hella Jongerius : Misfit is a detailed showcase of the work of one of the most individual and influential product designers working today. Jongerius' work is an intriguing combination of industry and craftsmanship, and high and low technology. She works in a number of mediums, but has produced a large number of ceramics, textiles and furniture. Her designs show an understanding of the value of handcrafted objects and how this can be incorporated into serial production. Jongerius'unusual combinations of materials and techniques, and her ability to embrace imperfections and misfits together form a characteristic and unique aesthetic. Hella Jongerius : Misfit exhibits Jongerius'entire output and showcases her remarkable ability to combine many seemingly disparate strands into intriguing, beautiful objects. Illustrated with over 250 photographs, written by three experts on contemporary product design, Louise Schouwenberg, Paola Antonelli and Alice Rawsthurn, and designed by renowned graphic designer Irma Boom, this is an intimate, crafted insight into the work of Jongerius.
