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23-31 October 2027

form follows fun

rethinking function through humor

Hosted by marn

This project is now archived and was part of DDW25

Event type

Exhibition

lamp_collection
lamp_collection
Aliya Arcak
form follows fun is a series of lamps and furniture pieces made from discarded industrial foam, turning waste material into soft, ironic design objects. it questions the seriousness and functionality that often dominate design, using humor as a tool to provoke reflection and curiosity.

humor in design

humor is rarely considered a serious design method - yet it has the power to challenge conventions and reshape how we interact with objects and spaces. this approach places humor at the core of design, not as decoration but as a tool for disruption and engagement. by reimagining discarded foam scraps, the material takes on new meaning, showing how humor can provoke thought and subvert expectations.
design is often bound by rigid frameworks of functionality and aesthetics, but what happens when humor drives the creative process? familiar forms are transformed, their purpose questioned, and their context shifted. a kitchen object - typically defined by utility - becomes an agent of irony and playfulness, forcing us to reconsider its role.

more than a collection of objects, this work challenges the seriousness that often constrains design, proving that humor is not just embellishment but a tool for critical engagement, inviting curiosity and new perspectives.

humor has always been essential to life - why not to design?

two
two
Aliya Arcak
pink
pink
marn
blue
blue
Basti Ferling

About marn

marn is a german designer and artist. she studied interior architecture and has always been drawn to working with recycled materials and a sense of playfulness. her practice explores unusual design methods and focuses on materials that carry social and critical meaning.