SHARED INSIGHTS

In this section Soft Connection Lab shines a light on creatives or other professionals, who’re equally looking for a more connected, caring, and sustainable future. We share meaningful insights from the books and articles we read, and keep you informed about interesting activities.

Aaron Lapeirre
SCL is selected for New York Textile Month

Soft Connection Lab is proud to be part of the selection of this year’s New York Textile Month, which is initiated by the renowned trend researcher Lidewij Edelkoort. We look forward to sharing our research to a global audience.

Turning classic braiding into a platform for experimentation

By mixing insights from different textile techniques, the opensource Jacquard braiding machine shows the possibilities of a more versatile braiding machine.

Download: Kumihimo Diagrams Pdf

During our research we have developed different blank diagrams, that can serve to imitate different colorways for Kumihimo Braids.

Discover SCL live at Curated

Soft Connection Lab is one of the circa 45 selected studios for the inaugural edition of Curated, a new fair and platform for design enthusiasts at Mix Brussels. We’ll show finished objects and provide insight in the creating process.

Open design call: Healing through braiding part 1. crossing

Participate in our Healing through braiding-project, become part of a community dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between people and objects, and contribute to a more sustainable society.

SCL and Fransje Gimbrère participate in first Design Fest Gent

As a primary outcome of our research project, and in close collaboration with the Dutch designer Fransje Gimbrère, Soft Connection Lab is happy to present the collaborative making performance ‘Braid to connect’.

Erki Pekkarinen: the birch bark magician

If you’re intrigued by 3D-weaving with natural materials, you should look into the work of this Finnish craftsman.

Inspirational Deep Dive Crossing

A selection of inspirational objects that are part of the Soft Tool CROSSING. All these objects are created by using different techniques that belong to this gesture. This visualisation of the Gestures helps to open up the imagination.