Luna Haverkorn's Textile Sculptures Invite Interaction and Hide Within

Dutch designer Luna Haverkorn creates textile sculptures that blur the boundaries between art, textile, and product design. Her works, which often resemble materials like metal, plastic, leather, or compressed paper, are actually made from unexpected combinations of yarns, recycled plastics, and other non-textile elements treated as fibers. Haverkorn, currently pursuing a master's degree in Textile Interaction Design at the Swedish School of Textiles, focuses on interactive pieces that invite manipulation—compressing, pulling, or rotating parts—and shift perception with viewpoint. Her approach draws on cognitive psychology to explore how materials can challenge habitual responses. Some creations evoke cocoons, marine colonies, fungi, or nests, reflecting natural structures and modular systems. Sustainability is central: she prioritizes small-scale production, artisanal processes, and upcycling, embracing imperfection as a design quality. Haverkorn's works demand time and participation, revealing their true form only through touch and deformation. The article also mentions other design stories, including an interview with Aryz, Westwing x Crosby Studios, and MVRDV's rock-like building, but the focus is on Haverkorn's practice.