Ivo Theo Frederico Allgoewer completed his Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design at the Basel School of Art and Design in 2023 and has been working as an independent designer ever since. His projects encompass both art and industrial design, with a particular focus on materials and processes. He creates novel aesthetic and tactile experiences through experimental and serendipitous elements. Currently, he works at Studio Aisslinger in Berlin while preparing his own studio.

Ivo is committed to incorporating serendipity and imperfection into the creative process, transforming unconventional ideas into unique design solutions. Currently, he focuses on metal casting, using materials such as clay, plaster, stone or wood to create negative molds. The uncertain casting process of these materials often creates natural cracks and deformations that result in one-of-a-kind structures. In a society driven by algorithms and efficiency, he wants to reintroduce randomness and celebrate the natural properties of materials. During his residency, he explored traditional Chinese casting techniques, create a series of works reflecting this method, and publish a small publication documenting his process and philosophy.

Sand casting aluminum series

This is a simple, double-sided, stackable set. Depending on the angle of rotation, it can be used as a candlestick, bowl, or vase.3D printed yang molds give the castings a unique texture, and when stacked and combined, the accidental texture of the modules echoes each other, creating futuristic sculptures that combine industrial precision with natural randomness.

Casted in Laser-Cut wood Structure

The innovative process, born from the traditional stone casting technique, combines the precision of the modern technology of laser cutting with the natural flow of the traditional technique - creating a unique memory code on the surface of the casting.

As the casting is built up into a three-dimensional structure by stitching and weaving, the memory of the material is recompiled. The juxtaposition of laser patterns, scorch marks and accidental air bubbles on the casting ultimately reveals a new state of being between the soft form of fabric and the solid structure of metal.