Christophe AscençaoAbout
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Christophe Ascençao is an industrial designer based in Lausanne, Switzerland. 

He describes his practice as simple, playful and unpredictable. 

He recently graduated from ECAL, where he developed a range of projects exploring new forms of comfort and functionality. His diploma project developed in collaboration with the TextielLab, the professional workshop of the TextielMuseum in Tilburg, Netherlands, reflects his ongoing interest in textile innovation.
Layback
A gentle pause within the folds of a balloon.This temporary installation is made from repurposed fabric sourced from old hot-air balloons from Château-d'Œx, the 'hot-air balloon capital' of Switzerland. Using a thoughtful economy of materials, this unique creation offers a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Art Basel, inviting visitors to step into a calm environment and reflect on their experience of visiting art and design exhibitions.
 
The modular Layback project was developed in 2024 with Amedeo Oddo during the course of the Bachelor Industrial Design program at ECAL and was installed in Basel, as part of the Swiss Design Awards exhibition.

Photography: Delio Testa / Julien Gremaud