Philippe Bietenholz

showcases the potential of digital manufacturing and adaptive production. Its flexible, movable design highlights new materials and the creative freedom of 3D printing—an aesthetic hard to achieve with traditional methods.

Adaptive production allows decentralized, on-demand manufacturing: the chair can be made anywhere, cutting shipping and storage needs. Made to order, it reduces waste and costs. Digital production also enables customization and innovative material use.

is a lounge version of the Bounce Chair, designed by Philippe Bietenholz for the brand Decibelmade. This design was first unveiled at the PORTAL exhibition at Alcova during Milan Design Week 2025.

This version is tailored for a more reclined seating position while still retaining a subtle degree of movement—carefully balanced to provide comfort and support even when lounging, making it ideal for relaxed, laid-back use.

was designed by Philippe Bietenholz and draws inspiration from character design, more specifically from the Nintendo character Kirby. A popular figure in video games and 3D art, Kirby evokes nostalgia from the late 1990s and early 2000s, and even today the love for this fantasy creature remains strong among younger generations. The piece is symbolic of how nostalgic motifs can transcend generations through its overall appearance and timeless design, evoking positive emotions such as comfort, warmth, and affection—playful, soft, cheerful, and endearing.

transcends the conventional function of seating, offering the person who sits in it an experience closer to that of a throne than a traditional chair. Its sculptural form is inspired by movements within the world of 3D art and recalls a hybrid between an elephant and a butterfly—both powerful and delicate. This design is believed to be the largest chair ever produced using FDM 3D printing technology, marking a significant milestone in contemporary design.