Tjepkema
Frank
NETHERLANDS  
Frank Tjepkema
1970 Geneva
Frank Tjepkema is a Dutch designer based in Amsterdam. After visiting the Technical University of Delft for two years, he graduated (cum laude) in 1996 from the Design Academy in Eindhoven. Following this he obtained a MA degree from the Sandberg Instituut Amsterdam in 1998. Several of FT's product and furniture design's have been selected for the Droog Design collection. FT developed a strong interest in brand related design issues which lead him to working on a variety of projects for well known brands such as Heineken, Diesel, Oilily, Ben, Levis, Issey Myake, Do. FT is continuously striving to find the best combination between functional design aspects, and strategy aspects regarding marketing and communication issues. His way of working attracted clients such as the notorious advertisement agency: KesselsKramer. In 2000 he worked for Philips Design as strategic consultant. In Januari 2001 FT initiated a new design agency and designers platform in Amsterdam called OPEN (please visite www.openlink.nl for more information). Studio Frank Tjepkema functions as bases for projects, productions and personal initiatives. Other activities include teaching at the Design Academy in Eindhoven and the Rietveld Akademie in Amsterdam and writing a column in Vormberichten. Since February 2002 FT is head of the design department at the Rietveld Akademie in Amsterdam.
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Weesperzijde 80B
1091 EJ Amsterdam
NETHERLANDS
T + 31 (0) 20 362 42 96
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Frank@Tjepkema.com




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Several of Frank Tjepkema's designs were selected by Droog Design and presented in museums around the world.
'Bling Bling' Medallion Courtesy Studio Frank Tjepkema

'Bling Bling' Medallion
D E S I G N E R
Frank Tjepkema

P R O D U C E R
Chi Ha Paura...?, Netherlands
2002
M A T E R I A L   A N D   D I M E N S I O N S
gold
8 x 9 cm
This medallion in the shape of a decorated cross is made out of paper-thin layers of gold-plated steel perforated to reveal logos like those of Coca Cola, Diesel, Kleenex and Gucci.
This piece is part of the permanent collection of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and Museum 't Kruithuis in Den Bosch.
 
'Do Break' Vase Courtesy Studio Frank Tjepkema

'Do Break' Vase
D E S I G N E R S
Frank Tjepkema
Peter Van der Jagt

P R O D U C E R
Droog Design, Netherlands
2000
M A T E R I A L   A N D   D I M E N S I O N S
porcelain + rubber
This vase is no longer in production.
height: 34 cm
Every vase eventually breaks. The Do Break cracks but does not shatter when it hits the floor. Not only can the vase still be used but it also gains in beauty as the cracks multiply to form a unique pattern. From now on, any lover's quarrel is an improvement.
 
'Fluorescent' Lamp Courtesy Studio Frank Tjepkema

'Fluorescent' Lamp
D E S I G N E R
Frank Tjepkema
1997
M A T E R I A L   A N D   D I M E N S I O N S
rubber
40 cm
The shape of this lamp is directly derived from the technical elements inside. Usually industrial products tend to hide the inside, showing things tends to enrich the experience of objects. Apple understood this very well when introducing the iMac in 1998. This lamp is transparency highlighted.
Prototype.
 
'Star of the moment' Sculpture Courtesy Studio Frank Tjepkema

'Star of the moment' Sculpture
D E S I G N E R
Frank Tjepkema
2001
M A T E R I A L   A N D   D I M E N S I O N S
stainless steel + polyester
Oval lamp: 3 x 4 m
John Maatman, Annekatrien van Meegen and Frank Tjepkema were commissioned to create an artwork for a cooking school in The Hague. After doing some research, they concluded that it would be nice if the students would have influence on the one thing they hate most about school: the school bell. Every trimester all the students are gathered together to yell something energising, the sound is recorded and afterwards diffused through the conic shaped horns, every time the bell goes. If a student has a good idea for the sound of the school bell he can propose to change it, for example he could play a saxophone tune... When the school was inaugurated by the minister of education he got the honour to speak in the school bell, he was the ‘star of the moment’. To add some spice to the project the sound is also to be heard in the toilets of the school. The three light rings symbolise the logo and the identity of the school.
Client: François Vatel College & Kunst en Bedrijf
 
'Time' Bracelet Courtesy Studio Frank Tjepkema

'Time' Bracelet
D E S I G N E R
Frank Tjepkema
2000
Through repetition the time indication itself is not only functional but also ornamental.
Client: YD&I for Rado Switzerland
Status: concept
 

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