Mrieke Peters from Cream Designmakers has been active in various fields of design and advertising for many years. In her long-term collaboration with Ditt Officemakers, she primarily utilizes her skills as a sign maker, both in the design phase and in execution.
“Many clients who want to refresh their interior immediately think of demolition or disposal. But that’s really not necessary. There are plenty of other solutions that create a completely new effect. Why not work with what’s already there and make it better?”
Upcycling
That’s what we call upcycling. It’s a major trend in the design world. Upcycling furniture, in particular, is a hot topic. One way to do this is by wrapping them—covering them with self-adhesive film. These films come in all possible colors and patterns. The material is high quality, strong, scratch-resistant, durable, and looks brand new. Plus, the method is incredibly versatile. Anything with a hard surface can be wrapped: cabinets, tables, counters, floors, doors, kitchen countertops… I even wrapped a piano recently! What started as a sad little piano turned into a sleek, glossy black powerhouse. It was amazing and proof that things don’t have to be brand new. You can also breathe new life into something old.
“What applies to outdated furniture also applies to leftover materials: they don’t always have to end up in the dumpster. There’s often a middle ground—if you just get creative.”
intuitive flair
“Wrapping is an art in itself—you need patience and a keen sense of touch. I’ve developed that over time, but I continue to improve my skills. I love alternating between designing and execution. Getting hands-on. Taking action.”
“Not always in the dumpster.”
“Lately, I’ve been receiving a lot of requests for wrapping from Ditt, and I can see that you’re really focused on sustainable solutions. I think we can no longer ignore this, and we must keep looking for more sustainable alternatives. Besides upcycling, there’s also a lot to gain from reusing materials that we still often throw away. Even the leftover materials from wrapping offer plenty of opportunities. Because what applies to outdated furniture also applies to leftover materials—they don’t always have to end up in the dumpster. There’s often a middle ground if you just get creative. And I can contribute to finding those kinds of solutions.”
