Q&A: Gijs Bakker

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As cofounder of the iconic Dutch collective Droog, industrial designer Gijs Bakker further defined the design identity of his homeland, the Netherlands, as simple and playful, conceptual but clearly realized. He has also brought contemporary jewelry design to the fore, focusing on the principles behind the pieces as opposed to their "handmade virtuosity," Bakker recently acted as artistic director for Yii, a Taiwanese collaborative uniting traditional craft and modern design. Recently he sat down with us to answer a few questions.

— Jordan Kushins

Ikea Plus Vika for Yii. Plastic and metal. Designer: Pili Wu, Craft Maker: Wei-win Lan.

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