Rick Tegelaar
About the Resident
Dutch Resident
May 8 – Jun 5, 2023
Product Designer
Design Resident Rick Tegelaar ’s work sits at the forefront of material (re)development and engineering techniques, always maintaining a delicate sense of aesthetics.
His creations represent iconic design, embracing undervalued and overlooked materials with a completely new technical approach. Rick’s innovative process breathes new life into materials, transforming them into functional, visually striking pieces that challenge conventional design norms. Through his work, he not only redefines the boundaries of material use but also elevates the role of aesthetics in industrial design.
Presented in partnership with Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York
Rick’s Experience
What do you consider has been the most important and beneficial outcome of your one-month residency in New York?
RT: My goal for the residency was very open. I just wanted to meet people, show my work and build my US network. I’ve met amazing people, had the chance to show my work in various places and set up new collaborations both for new work and the development of our current work. So all in all the experience as a whole is very dear to me.
What was you overall impression of the residency program?
RT: I really liked the residency being so open and at times chaotic. There were events literally almost every day and I really enjoyed just running around with an open mind and seeing what’s going on. No set plan but just experiencing the scene and meeting people really suited me well.