Graduation project
Rubber, a design material
Eline van Dijkman
A series of outdoor furniture shows the unique properties and potential of recycled rubber waste.
"Rubber, a design material' proposes a series of circular furniture made from recycled rubber waste, that displays the material’s unique properties and potential. Van Dijkman created an outdoor set with raw-chunky cut-outs of sheet material, which features clean lines, sharp angles and rough unpolished finishes, portraying an industrial aesthetic, while highlighting visual imperfections of the recycled material.
Working with the company DRI Rubber which processes and mechanically recycles rubber worldwide, van Dijkman explored the circular economy of rubber as an opportunity to create new and innovative products which fit into the world of design."