About the project
About Jordan Kalimerakis
As part of the Distributed Design Residency 2024 at Maker V-10, Jordan Kalimerakis explored the intersection of art, craftsmanship, and sustainable materials through furniture design. Rooted in a deep tradition of woodworking and pyrography, and with a background in Interior Design from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Jordan’s work reflects a strong connection to materiality, form, and artistic storytelling.
About the project
Blending art, craft, and circular design principles
Inspired by the painting “Love Scene” (1982) by Greek artist Yannis Moralis, Jordan developed a coffee table and bench, both starting from a single geometric form before splitting into two distinct yet interconnected pieces. Through this design approach, he translated the painting’s themes of union and separation into functional objects that emphasize harmony in diversity. Using linseed oil and pigments, he explored gradients and blended color techniques, reinforcing the visual dialogue between the pieces.
Towards circular material exploration
Embracing the Distributed Design values, which promotes local production, open knowledge, and sustainable practices, Jordan used the residency to expand his material exploration beyond wood. Inspired by Elyse Graham’s work with resin and recycled plastics, he began experimenting with the potential of recreating his designs using circular materials, aligning with the principles of waste reduction and resource regeneration.
His work was exhibited alongside other Distributed Design Residents at Kulturnatten 2024, showcasing how artistic inspiration, craftsmanship, and sustainability can merge into a final prototype of a meaningful, locally produced furniture. By rethinking traditional materials and embracing distributed manufacturing approaches, Jordan’s project encourages designers to explore new ways of creating adaptable, sustainable, and emotionally resonant objects.
