Designer
Edward van Vliet
Edward van Vliet is a Dutch designer. According to &Tradition, he views design as a journey between dreams and reality. Before founding his own studio in 1990, he studied Architecture, Interior and Industrial Design at the Design Academy…
Biography
Background
Edward van Vliet is a Dutch designer. According to &Tradition, he views design as a journey between dreams and reality. Before founding his own studio in 1990, he studied Architecture, Interior and Industrial Design at the Design Academy Eindhoven and the HKU School of Arts. The address on his studio's website is in Barcelona.
Signature Style
&Tradition calls him a leading figure in Dutch design who blurs aesthetic boundaries by blending cultural influences from around the world. His studio's philosophy page describes him as a total concept designer, and he says in his own words that his work is very much about creating a world within a world.
Notable Works
- Develius modular sofa, launched by &Tradition in 2018
- Develius Mellow, an adaptation of the sofa, 2024
- Develius Coffee Table EV3, 2026
- Projects on his studio's website include The European Presidency, Palazzo Turati meets Gucci and CASACOR São Paulo
Legacy
His portfolio spans architecture, interiors, furniture, lighting, textiles and lifestyle design as well as destination and experience design.
