A dreamer and a mathematician, this young Dutch design duo complement each other well. Designers Nathan Wierink and Tineke Beunders - both graduated cum laude from the Design Academy in 2008 - just can’t wait to get their imaginative paws immersed into the design marketplace. While studying, this duo nurtured the fledgling design studio. The pair make-up a formidable force, and business acumen aside, they admit they just can’t delay the fun any longer. Tineke’s wistful approach blends perfectly with Nathan’s mathematical line of attack, forging a mind challenging ambiance that uses simplicity as the key to their affections. This innovative pair will continue to compete at a high level on a very spirited design. Tineke: ‘Wool blankets, especially those with the beautiful patterns, fascinate me. They bring up memories. Just beautiful material. The collection of blankets is getting bigger by the week. Because I cannot collect them for ever, I made a design for these blankets. A design with a hint of the past.’ A new handbag is made out of re-used wool blankets and cotton. The only new part is the handle. Every bag is unique.