101 Woonideeën – Reflections by Karin van der Zanden
Dutch Interior Magazine Highlights Reflections as Contemporary Design News
Published in 101 Woonideeën, August 2010
Dutch interior magazine 101 Woonideeën featured Reflections, the sculptural vase collection designed by Karin van der Zanden, in its design news section highlighting noteworthy contemporary products for the home.
Presented among a selection of furniture, lighting, and accessories, Reflections was recognized for its striking geometric appearance and highly reflective surface. The publication emphasized the way the faceted forms interact with light, giving the vases a constantly changing visual character.
Reflections
Reflections is a collection of stainless steel vases that transforms surrounding light and space into part of the design itself.
Constructed from precisely folded metal surfaces, each vase consists of multiple geometric facets that capture and mirror their environment. The result is an object that appears different from every angle, creating an ever-changing play of reflections and highlights.
The collection balances sculptural presence with everyday functionality.
A Study in Light and Reflection
The name Reflections refers directly to the central idea behind the design.
Rather than decorating the surface, the polished stainless steel actively reflects its surroundings. Natural daylight, interior lighting, colors, and movement all become part of the visual experience. This interaction ensures that no two moments—and no two interiors—look exactly the same.
The faceted geometry further enhances this effect by breaking reflections into multiple planes.
From Design Academy to International Recognition
As noted in the magazine, Karin van der Zanden developed the collection during her studies at the Design Academy Eindhoven.
The project attracted attention for its combination of architectural geometry and material experimentation. By using reflective stainless steel instead of more traditional vase materials, the design explores the relationship between object, light, and environment in a distinctly contemporary way.
Sculptural Simplicity
Although functional as flower vases, Reflections also works as a standalone decorative object.
Its clean geometric form and mirror-like finish allow it to fit naturally within modern interiors while maintaining a strong visual identity. Whether displayed individually or as a group, the collection creates a subtle dialogue with the surrounding space.
Product Information
Product: Reflections
Designer: Karin van der Zanden
Brand: STUDIObloomm / Bloomming
Category: Vase Collection
Material: Chrome-plated stainless steel
Characteristics: Geometric, reflective, sculptural
Publication Details
Publication: 101 Woonideeën
Country: The Netherlands
Issue: August 2010
Section: Nieuws (Design News)
Featured Product: Reflections
Designer: Karin van der Zanden
Brand: STUDIObloomm / Bloomming
Original publication summary
“101 Woonideeën featured Reflections by Karin van der Zanden, a collection of faceted stainless steel vases whose mirrored surfaces interact with light and surroundings. The geometric forms create changing reflections, making each vase appear different from every viewing angle.”
