The Unexpectedly Clever Way Ingo Maurer Designs Packaging

Published

Filed under

Ingo 2008 Porca-001955.jpg

When you explore the showroom for Ingo Maurer in Munich, one of the most eye-catching pieces is Porca Miseria. This large lighting fixture hangs from the ceiling and looks like an explosion of utensils and plates, with silverware poking out and shards of porcelain pointing in all directions.

But Porca Miseria isn’t just for looks—it’s a functional lighting installation, just like all of the unique pieces Ingo Maurer and his team create. These are gorgeous items designed to illuminate, offering form and function in a space.

Keep reading