Contour, Flatpack Paper Lamp, Lighting, 2023

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Supported by the Ikea Foundation Switzerland

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Fold Aluminum Shelf, Furniture, 2023

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Anodized Shoe Shelf, 450 x 1000 x 290 mm

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Anodized Bookshelf, 1000 x 1000 x 290 mm

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Intuition and Composition, Chair Workshop, 2022

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Limited Edition Publication, Graphic Design: Data-Orbit

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O-1 Bottle Opener, Tableware, 2020

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Bistro Salt- and Pepper Mill, Tableware, 2019

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Pepper Mill, lacquered ash wood with nickel-coated grinder

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Salt Mill, lacquered ash wood with titanium-coated grinder

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Hands On Research, ETH Softrobotics Lab, 2018

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Jigs, Prototypes and Experiments, Ongoing

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Lasered piece of paper pulp sample

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Prototype development of the AB Chair

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Vest used for the ZHdK Diploma Show

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Prototype of a trestle with a hinge

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1mm distance plates, which were used in tube bending

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Custom SLS printed fittings for the AB Chair

Projects

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    Contour, Flatpack Paper Lamp, Lighting, 2023
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    Fold Aluminum Shelf, Furniture, 2023
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    Intuition and Composition, Chair Workshop, 2022
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    O-1 Bottle Opener, Tableware, 2020
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    Bistro Salt- and Pepper Mill, Tableware, 2019
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    Hands On Research, ETH Softrobotics Lab, 2018
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    Jigs, Prototypes and Experiments, Ongoing

    • David Walsh is an industrial designer living in Zurich. In his practice he engages in furniture, product and exhibition design as well as research projects. The multidisciplinary nature of the practice allows for a detailed, precise and considered approach to each project. The work is realized through both independent initiatives and collaborations with brands and institutions. His practice was founded in 2022, after he completed his Bachelor in Industrial Design at the Zurich University of the Arts. He deepened his sensitivity for everyday objects, working internationally at offices such as Ransmeier Inc. in New York and Cecilie Manz Studio in Copenhagen.

    Selected Exhibitions

    • 2019
      World Economic Forum, ETH-Pavilion, Davos, CH
    • 2019
      Neue Räume, Zürich, CH
    • 2019
      Space 10, Refresh, Copenhagen, DK
    • 2023
      Salone del Mobile, House of Switzerland, Milan, IT
    • 2023
      Design Week, Zurich, CH
    • 2023
      Design Days, Geneva, CH

    Funding and Support

    • 2022
      Starting Power Programme, as Studio Topo, Pro Helvetia
    • 2023
      Emerging Talents, as Studio Topo, Pro Helvetia
    • 2023
      Ikea Foundation Switzerland, Work Grant

    Selected Publications

    • 2020
      Hochparterre
    • 2021
      Wohnrevue
    • 2022
      Tages Anzeiger
    • 2022
      Neue Zürcher Zeitung
    • 2023
      Raum und Wohnen
    • 2023
      Domus
    • 2023
      La Repubblica, The Door
    • 2023
      Espaces Contemporaines
    • 2023
      Wohnrevue

    Clients and Collaborators

    0041 77 477 88 48, info@davidwalsh.ch

    Reach out on Instagram

    ©2023, David Walsh. Design, font and code: Data-Orbit

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