Design in Rubber

The ubiquitous material we know as rubber, with its distinctive elasticity and resilience, has woven itself into the fabric of product design, quietly shaping the ergonomics and aesthetics of our living spaces. From its earliest forays into industrial application to its contemporary resurgence in avant-garde furniture and lighting, rubber’s journey is one of evolving perception and technological mastery, a narrative often overlooked in the grander story of design.

At its core, rubber, whether natural latex or its synthetic counterparts like silicone, neoprene, or EPDM, possesses a unique set ...