Daniel Michalik
Designer Daniel Michalik focuses on researching and expanding the uses of underutilized, unconventional material. "Investigation of new materials can only lead to innovative methods of production and new ways of interacting with our environment". His recent recent work taps the rich potential of cork, an engaging, environmentally responsible material which is completely sustainable, recyclable, and plentiful. With this new work he has tried to explore the deep potential of this wonderfully tactile material, making it do things that only it can do.
Selected Press:
May 2009 New York Times: featured in review of notable products
March 2009 Philidelphia Magazine: featured in home products
April 2008 Good Morning America: interview
May 2006 Time Magazine"Style & Design" supplement
June 2005 Dwell Magazine: Milan furniture fair
July 2004: Wallpaper Magazine: 15 Most Wanted Designs
Recent Exhibitions:
November 2009-10, VIA, France, "Matiere a Cultive" (promotion of sustainable materials)
February 2008: Material Connection Gallery, N.Y.C.
January 2008- February 2009: "Growing Materials" VIA Gallery, Paris, Lausanne
April 2008: "POP Portugal" Gallery Yron, Lisbon
