G o o d d e s i g n i s c o n t a g i o u s
It is also our main source of inspiration at Extremis. It’s
why people come to us after a product presentation
to express their disbelief: “Why hasn’t anyone thought
of this before?” Our main goal, however, is always to
encourage togetherness. A baby shower in a small
urban garden or an after work party on the balcony?
For Extremis, all types of gatherings can inspire new
designs, as long as there is a practical need that can
be met, or if usability can be significantly improved.
Spaces are not just meant to be
filled. They should be lived.
When Dirk Wynants saw the junk piled up on the balco-
nies of even the most luxurious lofts and penthouses,
he realised the need for small and compact tools for
togetherness. The result, the Picnik table, is perfectly
adapted to a confined environment and to today’s most
common family unit: the couple. This seminal creation
sparked other innovative creations that not only
respond to specific practical needs, but inspire new
ways of living and interacting with one another. Such
as the playful and space-conscious Virus table, or the
equally efficient hexagonal Anker.
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