People / Daniel Van Lierop
I am an artist/designer maker whose practice spans a range of disciplines, each grounded in a respect for materials, processes and industrial expertise. I creates objects that are useful and easily understood in both their craft and assembly, with an emphasis on making work that feels approachable and accessible. Recent work explores how accessible manufacturing processes can combine with small-scale, hands-on making practices to produce everyday objects. Through this approach, Daniel investigates the relationship between industrial production and individual craftsmanship, highlighting the value of thoughtful, practical design.
Candelabra
The biggest limitation in my work is having no workshop, specialist tooling or access to large-scale manufacturing. Instead, I rely on outsourced laser-cut parts, stock materials and standardised fixings that are readily available. Rather than seeing these constraints as a compromise, they have become the foundation of my design practice. They don’t just determine how my objects are made; they shape how they look.
This candelabra is built from off-the-shelf 2 × 2 timber, cut-to-size aluminium extrusion and custom laser-cut components, assembled to echo the silhouette of a classical candelabra. By combining everyday materials with accessible manufacturing, I explore how resourcefulness can create objects with character and presence.
These ideas began during my time at university and now shape my practice moving forward. As I prepare to move to London, where space and money are at a premium, designing within limitations feels less like a restriction and more like an opportunity.