Manuel Wijffels is the an industrial designer and the founder of Denovo Design, a studio based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Born in 1977, he graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven in 2001.
Manuel is interested in developing innovative concepts for public spaces, and creating sustainable and well thought-out products that “make people feel brisk and proud. ” One of Denovo’s best known products is the Vivanti seniors bench, a product launched locally, and now found in parks and walkways across Europe.
He has also designed lighting fixtures for the Italian company Slamp, including the eye-catching Gemmy series. Designed in collaboration with Cristina Croce, Tommaso Ragnisco, and Alessandro Spalletta, the Gemmy is a versatile and dynamic collection inspired by the polyhedric facets of desert gems. The lamp’s geometries create an intriguing contemporary and refined kaleidoscope effect that enriches any interior.