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

  • Rainer Lehn
Ted
1998
  • Tino Valentinitsch
Rockefeller
1997
  • Pentagon Cy
Octopuss
1997
  • Tino Valentinitsch
Mariandl
1996
  • Anonyme
Rio
1998
  • Uwe Koch
La Luna
1994
  • Uwe Koch
James
1998
  • Anonyme
Dolphin
1998
  • Anonyme
Mc Fly
1999
  • Rainer Lehn
Sharky
1995
  • Rainer Lehn
Sharky
1995
  • Anonyme
Yeti
1997
  • Anonyme
Balduin
1997
  • Anonyme
Lola
1996
  • Anonyme
Tweetie
1998
  • Anonyme
Struppi
1995
  • Anonyme
Dr. Duck
1998
  • Anonyme
I-Sream
1997
  • Anonyme
Putzi
1998
  • Anonyme
Knut
1997
  • Anonyme
Tim
1995
  • Jürgen Diehl
Focus
1997
  • Rainer Lehn
Sharky
1995