Profile: Sebastiaan Van beest

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About Sebastiaan Van beest : Born and raised in the Netherlands, Sebastiaan always had a love for sound and design. Winning competitions at a young age for things such as the new Euro money at the age of 14. He spent most of his youth as a graffiti artist running from the authorities. At the age 18 he started to transfer his skills to canvas. Mostly for himself and friends. He never pursued and exhibition nor did he think he was ready, yet. At the age of 20, he moved to Vancouver, Canada, where he had to work for a living. He started producing electronic music as a hobby and performing around the world. He has had many releases on different iconic record labels over the years. He took a step back from music to focus more on work. Creating and designing took a back seat for about 5 years. Just recently he found new inspiration once again to create. He started painting again and making music. Built a workshop to build his furniture and sculptures. He believes now is the time to fully follow his life long dream of being a full time designer. His designs are minimal with focus on the use of negative space to make an impact. He has a strong belief that less is more and that the loudest notes are the ones that aren't played. This translates well into his furniture. Every design is meticulously minimal yet has a very strong presence. Use space without taking up space is his motto.
STATEMENT OF ART:
In my opinion, design is the most important element in modern society. It promotes creativity in others. Everything i see on a daily basis, if well designed, I take inspiration from. All of my designs are a collective of designs I have enjoyed over the years.

ORGANIZATION:
Ooak Design

NON-DESIGN OCCUPATION:
Carpenter Construction, fittings, housing

EDUCATION:
High school. No further studies.

EXPERIENCE:
Custom fabrication, music production, sound engineer, Construction and film.

AWARDS:
A Design Awards golden award 2021/2022

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
English and Dutch fluently.

COMPUTER LITERACY:
Mostly pen and paper, and design as I build, but also sketch up.

HOBBIES:
When I'm not in my shop building furniture, I like to produce electronic music, sculpt, paint on canvas and rollerblade.

CLIENTELE:
Most of my clients have been custom builds. I have not had the chance yet to create a line of furniture to be sold.

WEB SITE:
ooakdesign.ca

REGISTRATION DATE:
2021-03-28 00:28:02

COUNTRY/REGION:
Canada

ACCOUNT TYPE:
Startup

Awards received by Sebastiaan Van beest


Minimal Techno Arm Chair

Golden A' Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category in 2020
Sebastiaan Van Beest for Ooak Designs



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