Oflow: Aerospace-Grade Aluminum Bottle Opener—Functional Art by Mattice Boets

Meet Mattice Boets, the award-winning Belgian designer weaving art and design into functional art in the 21st century. Mattice's approach, deeply rooted in his philosophy of 'Natural Intelligence’, fuses nature with technology. In a landscape dominated by artificial intelligence, his work stands out as a thoughtful alternative—blending the organic realm with cutting-edge engineering. Mattice has perfected the language of Natural Intelligence over years, elevated through collaborations with eminent designers such as Ross Lovegrove in London and avant-garde artist Daniel Widrig. The result? Creations that surpass mere functionality, pieces so fluid and graceful, they could have been sculpted by nature itself. These works function with intuitive ease, carrying an aesthetic that doesn't just catch your eye but captures your imagination. Owning one of these pieces elevates you to the forefront of design innovation, signifying that you're part of the next generation shaping the future of design. As of 2023, Mattice holds the unique position of being the youngest designer to top the World Design Leaderboards in the category of furniture design, breaking records along the way. His work has garnered global interest and is featured in an extensive list of over 100 international publications including Designboom, Design Milk, and Corriere della Sera. Discover the allure of functional art; discover the world of Mattice Boets.