Design in the Digital Age shows work from Joris Laarman Lab from 2004 onwards, including achievements like the iconic Bone furniture, Maker chairs,  Dragon bench and the MX3D bridge project. New to the exhibition is his latest work: Gradient screen, an object generated with the same algorithm and scale as the bridge which explores the current boundaries of robotic digital fabrication. Joris Laarman: “ I think we are just beginning to understand the true potential of digital making. It is really exciting to work in a time when such powerful technologies are now within reach and we get to explore the form-language it spawns as a glimpse into the future.”

At the crossroads of science and innovation, Joris Laarman moves effortlessly between craft and technology, past and future to bring into existence singular originals. As a backdrop, the exhibition includes a visual of the timeline Joris Laarman uses to track progress in time and provide context in multiple layers – from science fiction to economic, technological and countless other developments – at any given time. “My aim is to make the timeline available online for people to personalize; this could range from life expectancy to global warming to personal happiness. Zooming in and out in time gives me a sense of clarity and humbling relativity.”

“This is really just the beginning. That phrase often went through my mind as I was working on this exhibition and accompanied book. Time and again I imagine myself 50 years from now and wonder what my future self would have wanted me to make. The advice from this future self will be of major importance to the further evolution of our work. I have a boundless curiosity and with the team of craftsmen and whiz kids in the lab we have created the perfect environment to endlessly explore new kinds of work in diverse mediums. I can’t wait to get started.”