Iris Nijenhuis

iris nijenhuis is an amsterdam based fashion & product designer with a passion for experimental shapes and structures. artisanal craftsmanship and innovative techniques go hand in hand in her work, which includes eye catching textile wearables and interior objects such as lampshades and wall panels. she has a penchant for old garments, utensils and furniture and when possible, she respectfully combines the old and the new. during her graduation at the amsterdam fashion institute in 2011 she developed a collection of fabrics and unique pieces that emerged from broad research into the use of innovative techniques. she examined the potential of textiles and tried to give it constructive value, without the use of a sewing machine, stitches or glue. by experimenting with laser cutting, she developed a technique in which the fabric is cut into small puzzle pieces that form the basis of the design process. by connecting the puzzle pieces together manually, inspiring shapes and structures are