the Plastic Design Collection

The Design Museum Brussels online database aims to assist the efforts in conservation, enhancement and accessibility of the Plastic Design Collection, which ranges from small domestic objects to environments entirely made from plastics.

Showcasing an overview of the many possibilities and outcomes in terms of shapes, surfaces and properties of these synthetic materials, it gives the opportunity to explore not only currently exhibited works, but also the objects that are currently in the museum’s storerooms.

It provides access to the information gathered during the continuous research into the collection and the history of plastic materials as heritage, allowing for an increase in exchange of knowledge between institutions, researchers, professionals and the general public.

The digitization of the Plastic Design Collection is a developing project and therefore is constantly implemented. For any inquiries about the project, collaboration opportunities or additional information about an object , please do not hesitate to contact us at collections@designmuseum.brussels

Editors

  • Danielle Quarante
Ondine
1969
  • Achille Castiglioni
  • Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Sleek
1962
  • Biagio Cisotti
Diabolix
1994
  • Enrica Zanzi
Miamor
1996
  • Philippe Starck
Coo Coo
1996
  • Guido Venturini
Firebird
1993
  • Guido Venturini
Gino Zucchino
1993
  • Guido Venturini
Fred worm, GV05 AZ
1997
  • Michael Graves
MG12
1992
  • Michael Graves
MG14, MG15
1992
  • Michael Graves
MG17
1992
  • Michael Graves
MG19
1992
  • Guido Venturini
Nonno di Antonio
1996
  • Philippe Starck
Dr. Kleen
1998
  • Stefano Giovannoni
Happy spices
1997
  • Stefano Giovannoni
Happy spices
1997
  • George Sowden
Dauphine
1997
  • Philippe Starck
Dr. Skud
1998
  • Stefano Giovannoni
Mary Biscuit
1995
  • Stefano Giovannoni
  • Paul Van Iersel Harry
Ship Shape
1998
  • Vittorio Parigi
  • Nani Prina
Orix
1970
  • Stefano Giovannoni
Merdolino
1993