Community

If a tree falls in a forest and there is no-one to see it, did it really fall? Who cares!!
Studio boing's existence is only meaningful thanks to its community of people.
These are the people of Studio boing.

Ingmar Nieuweboer

– Founder and designer of Studio boing
Growing up in a neat, newly-built suburb in the Netherlands, Ingmar had never climbed a tree until after he had designed the Pupa in 2018 and learned for the first time that climbing was fun. With his severely undiagnosed ADHD the furniture of Studio boing made life indoors finally bearable. What Ingmar loves about Studio boing is how its design changes social dynamics. Meet-ups that would normally be driven by verbal conversation naturally transition into a conversation of play and back.

What others say about Studio boing

Noemi Bardas

– Community Developer
As a community developer Noemi loves bringing people together to discuss, move, make, reflect, play and, ultimately, to connect. She is one of the friends and frequent visitors of Studio boing. As a movement practitioner she is passionate about working with the body and bringing more attention to it in everyday life – not only when engaged in sports, but when working, eating, or hanging out with friends. Naturally, studio boing is the place for her – a place where people can come together, connect and where they can no longer forget that they have a body.

Stijn Stumpel

– Designer/ Artist

Ingmar initially asked me to help him with the branding of studio boing. I was very impressed by his installations and have since spent many hours moving and playing in his office playground. I’ve been a climber for many years and interested in athletics in general. The boing vision that hovers between sports, play and living is very appealing for me, I have never seen a Studio develop a vision like that so comprehensively and with so much dedication. I believe it has a large potential appeal and if only more people would learn about the things being cooked up at Studio boing I am sure it will become a tremendous success.

Gabriela Sojková

– Transformation Designer for Eco-Social Systems
Gabi is a designer focused on multi-species community development, currently based in Pilsen, CZ. She first encountered the boing experience a few years ago, and it has since sparked major shifts in her life. After a serious back injury left her shy and nervous about movement, Studio boing helped her re-discover joy in motion. This experience rippled into her professional path, guiding her toward placemaking and the gentle navigation of space as a means of personal transformation. Studio boing has offered her space for growth, connection and healing.

Lesley Lev Lock

– Interaction Design Researcher & BJJ Coach

As an interaction design researcher and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, Lesley is curious about how people relate—to technology, to each other, and to their own bodies. He learned about Studio boing upon meeting Ingmar and has since become a regular visitor. Lesley is interested in bridging mental, emotional and physical spaces, and exploring how design and jiu-jitsu can support awareness, adaptability, and connection. Studio boing feels like a natural fit for Lesley—a space where people can think with their bodies, reflect in motion, and engage with others beyond words. boing!

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