L-Thing from the No Sign of Design Series

“Traditionally design is about solving a problem. I don’t solve problems; I create possibilities” Rotterdam based Richard Hutten is one of the most influential and successful Dutch designers. He is well known for his conceptual and playful designs. A true innovator, he has established himself as one of the leading international figures in his field, continuously pushing the boundaries of design. Born in The Netherlands in 1967, Richard Hutten graduated of the Design Academy in Eindhoven in 1991, the same year he started his own design studio. Many of his products have become successful design icons and are represented in renowned museums all over the world. Playfulness is an important aspect of Richard Hutten work. Referring to ‘Homo Ludens or “Playing Man” by the Dutch historian and cultural theorist Professor Johan Huizinga, Richard Hutten’s designs are aiming to contribute to the importance of play as culture. Therefor his designs are not only beautiful but also optimistic and fun. He is a key exponent of “Droog Design” in which he has been involved since it’s start in 1993, making him one of the main founders of the famous Dutch Design movement. His work is held in the permanent collections of over 50 museums around the world making him one of the most collected living designers. a.o. MoMA New York, Victoria & Albert Museum London, , Vitra Museum Weil am Rhein, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Design Museum London, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam