Growing up in a neat, newly-built suburb in the Netherlands, Ingmar had never climbed a tree until after he had designed, and climbed, the PUPA in 2018. With his severely undiagnosed ADHD life indoors had often felt limiting and boring. By designing the furniture of Studio boing life indoors became a little more bearable.
What Ingmar loves about the furniture of Studio boing is the sense of freedom they give in a confined space and how their design changes social dynamics. Where he would otherwise feel trapped in a chair, using the furniture of Studio boing there is always an opportunity to move. And when the mix of people is right, conversations that would otherwise be exclusively verbal naturally blend into a conversation of play.
Ingmar was one of our artists in residence at CORPO in 2024. By bringing his design practice and play-furniture to our studio he transformed our space into an environment of play and collective experimentation.
There were three main-events hosted by Ingmar and Studio boing during the residency: two movement jams and one interactive presentation about the design philosophy of Studio boing and its roots in phenomenology. We thoroughly enjoyed these events and were surprised by the contrast between the playfulness of his designs and the depth of his thinking.
It was a wonderful collaboration, our studio space never looked more playful! We appreciated the dedicated and consistent work he did during his residency, as well as the inspiration he brought to our community.
In collaboration with
Studio boing we organised an “Adventure Movement” project at the start of the 2024/25 school year. The students had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the colourful world of creativity made up of balls, brightly coloured hoops, wooden elements, fabrics, ropes, and much more. There was something for all ages. Everyone was active, experimenting, groups were formed and reformed, there was laughter and everyone definitely enjoyed a creative start to the school year.
Working with Ingmar was very straightforward and constructive.
He adapted to the needs and specific characteristics of our school community and implemented the ideas with great commitment. We would like to thank him for his cooperation and for implementing a very unusual but extremely rewarding project.
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.
If more people would learn about the things being cooked up at Studio boing I am sure it will become a tremendous success.
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.
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!
I bought a PUPA Hive for my office in the Death Star. Being the leader of the Imperial Army is a stressful job and as I was running out of officers to vent my frustrations on, I was looking for something that could help me relieve my stress. I must say it has worked wonders for my body and my officers. The only downside is its color, which doesn’t align well with the dark side. I will have it painted black.
– Designer/ Artist
– 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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