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Design and Desire – Down the Rabbit Hole

_explores the entangled relationship between creativity and commodification within a landscape increasingly shaped by algorithms, affective economies, and the allure of viral culture. The exhibition aims to bring together a range of objects and media by contemporary Belgian artists and designers whose work in part interrogates or subverts the relationship between design and desire, creativity and the systems of consumption that sustain and/or distort it.

_we ask where are we now in the friction and feedback loop between design and desire. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the role of consumer and creative, as both passive and active participants in a world shaped by relentless cycles of want and production

_dp3.0 present a space where design becomes uncanny and unstable and where function slips into fantasy and vice vers

_client: Rempart 44

_location: Brussels, Belgium

_services: Curation

_client: Rempart 44

_location: Brussels, Belgium

_services: Curation

Joanne Hynes

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_from early-stage concept development to fully produced outcomes, we can offer end-to-end creative support. With decades of experience across design, education, and culture, we bridge strategy and creativity—bringing fresh perspective to both emerging and established voices.

_cultural partnerships & brand activiati0ns

_we connect with brands, organisations, and cultural institutions to create projects that spark connection and leave a lasting impact. From one of events and showcases to installations and creative platforms, we bring the right people together to produce work that’s bold, impactful, and built to resonate.

_design c0llab0rati0n

_we craft immersive narratives through product and clothing design, expanding the scope and impact of each project. With a deep interest in the broader language of fashion and extensive design experience, we translate promotional concepts into wearable brand experiences.

_creative supp0rt

_as creative mentors, we bring years of experience to the table, having guided students, designers, and brands. We offer fresh, strategic perspectives that elevate your ideas, helping you shape and tell your story with impact. Whether you're refining a concept, launching something new, or reimagining an existing project, we provide the insight and expertise to make it happen.

_brand strategy

_we dive deep to uncover what makes your brand not just unique, but truly relevant. By examining its core proposition and connecting the dots in fresh, unexpected ways, we create powerful, long-term narratives that endure. Through insightful questions and in-depth consumer research, we shape strategies that don’t just react to trends but anticipate the future, helping your brand stand strong in a rapidly evolving landscape.

_curati0n

_from early-stage concept development to fully produced outcomes, we can offer end-to-end creative support. With decades of experience across design, education, and culture, we bridge strategy and creativity—bringing fresh perspective to both emerging and established voices.

_cultural partnerships & brand activiati0ns

_we connect with brands, organisations, and cultural institutions to create projects that spark connection and leave a lasting impact. From one of events and showcases to installations and creative platforms, we bring the right people together to produce work that’s bold, impactful, and built to resonate.

_design c0llab0rati0n

_we craft immersive narratives through product and clothing design, expanding the scope and impact of each project. With a deep interest in the broader language of fashion and extensive design experience, we translate promotional concepts into wearable brand experiences.

_creative supp0rt

_as creative mentors, we bring years of experience to the table, having guided students, designers, and brands. We offer fresh, strategic perspectives that elevate your ideas, helping you shape and tell your story with impact. Whether you're refining a concept, launching something new, or reimagining an existing project, we provide the insight and expertise to make it happen.

_brand strategy

_we dive deep to uncover what makes your brand not just unique, but truly relevant. By examining its core proposition and connecting the dots in fresh, unexpected ways, we create powerful, long-term narratives that endure. Through insightful questions and in-depth consumer research, we shape strategies that don’t just react to trends but anticipate the future, helping your brand stand strong in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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