22 S. vGrinsven [20070423 blog] 23 Kwintet [20070613 blog] 24 M. Vertooren 2007

•physically work together [<<] While I brainstormed with Sonja van Grinsven, TUDelft22 lots of relevant design concepts appeared. But while working in detail, alone, I missed the interaction and added technical knowledge she possesses. That’s why the balance between fashion and technical quality disappeared. With Kwintet I produced some material experiments. First I sent them some materials by post and phoned to explain which results I expected. The results were disappointing. The second time I went to Enschede to see how they did it. It took more time, for me as well as for the technicians and confectioners at Kwintet, but the results were better.23 Also was it nice to actually meet the people. They told me what they could produce more and inspired me to add some of there practical solutions in other designs. [Artful thinking >>] While discussing a project, designers experience it as essential to be in the same room.24 So more ‘in-between’ companies are needed. [<<]