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.
Snowman
A wooden tribute to playful thinking
This  wooden toy is inspired by the tactile, intuitive design philosophy of swiss designer Willy Guhl. Created for the retrospective exhibition “thinking with your hands” at Museum für Gestaltung in Zürich, the piece reflects Guhl’s experimental approach where form follows curiosity and play. 

Photography: Matilde Croxatto/ Delio Testa