About Wout Zweers

Wout Zweers is a Dutch fine artist and designer.

He completed the AKI academy of fine arts in Enschede.
He worked over 20 years as set designer and -constructor
In 2006 he started his master Industrial Design Engineering in Enschede and graduated in design and styling.

His art work is dynamic and inventive:
he made machine like sculptures and vehicles inspired by the use of mechanics and technology. Later he focused on pattern forming and growth in nature.

Besides art and design he constructs prototypes for scientific purposes. He engages in neighbourhood activities and volunteering.

Present work:

He is fine artist and designer and started Wowlab in 2015. He develops furniture and woodjoints, educational tools, lighting objects and sculptures.

Hands on, designing and user oriented thinking strongly influence each other, as in his designs for theater. Cadcam and parametric methods are explored and tested in the studio using a CNC router and lasercutter. Manual techniques are also practised such as woodworking, welding and sketching.

Wowlab is his laboratory, production and meeting space.

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