VIVA Magazine (The Netherlands) — April 2010
Lightfacet featured in VIVA’s Chinese-inspired interiors trend report
In April 2010, Dutch lifestyle magazine VIVA featured Lightfacet in a colourful interior trend report titled “Van Chinese thee tot drakenslingers” (From Chinese tea to dragon garlands). The article presented a curated collection of products, accessories and decorative objects inspired by Chinese culture, craftsmanship and aesthetics, highlighting the growing popularity of Asian influences in contemporary interiors.
A modern interpretation of decorative pattern
Within the selection of Chinese-inspired products, Lightfacet was presented as a contemporary design object that combines decoration with functionality. The magazine showcased the room divider’s distinctive geometric surface, formed by individually adjustable diamond-shaped elements that create a repeating pattern across the entire composition.
Placed alongside colourful textiles, wallpaper, ceramics and decorative accessories, Lightfacet demonstrated how architectural products can also contribute to the visual richness of an interior.
Create your own pattern
The article emphasised the interactive nature of the design. By rotating individual facets, users can continuously alter the appearance of the divider, creating their own combinations of open and closed elements. This allows the screen to evolve from a subtle spatial divider into a striking decorative feature.
Rather than being a static partition, Lightfacet was presented as a living element within the interior—one that changes through light, shadow and personal interaction.
Publication details
Publication: VIVA Magazine
Country: The Netherlands
Date: April 2010
Article title: Van Chinese thee tot drakenslingers
Section: Interior & Lifestyle
Product: Lightfacet
Designers: Bas van Leeuwen & Mireille Meijs
Company: Bloomming
Featured description
The magazine described Lightfacet as a room divider with a repeating pattern that allows users to open and close individual panels, creating their own unique compositions. The ability to customise transparency and pattern was highlighted as one of the design’s defining characteristics.
Why this feature mattered
While many early publications focused on Lightfacet’s architectural and spatial qualities, VIVA introduced the design to a broader lifestyle audience. The feature positioned Lightfacet as both a practical room divider and a decorative statement piece, demonstrating how contemporary Dutch design could seamlessly blend functionality, flexibility and visual expression.
The inclusion in VIVA reflected the growing appeal of Lightfacet beyond architecture and design professionals, bringing the concept of adaptable interiors to a wider consumer audience interested in home decoration, trends and personal style.
