Cosmos – Design d'ici et au-delà

By forging fruitful links between the worlds of science and design, this catalogue reveals the work of designers who have used conceptual, technical or poetic means to explore the architecture of the Universe and the hidden laws of physics that govern it, bringing to the fore the fundamental questions that drive artists and scientists alike (with a contribution from cosmologist Thomas Hertog).

Whether mathematical or physical, the beauty of cosmic phenomena has captivated humankind since the dawn of time. How do designers capture these realities? How do they convey the forms and principles at work in the Universe through the design of accessible and desirable objects? Some forty projects show how the cosmos and its architecture inspire designers: lamps in the shape of a star or planet, a black hole vase, an electromagnetic pendulum, a mirror that acts as a gravitational lens… Thanks to the contribution of cosmologist Thomas Hertog, this exhibition catalogue weaves fruitful links between the worlds of science and design.

Published following the exhibition of the same name at the Centre for Innovation and Design (CID), Grand-Hornu, in 2021-2022.