VITA ONESTA
A bio-based functional modular shelving system
Vita Onesta is a modular shelving system for general use that transforms into a desk, wardrobe, or table. It uses regenerative materials like bamboo, hemp, cork, and used coffee grounds, and is constructed without glue or formaldehyde. The versatile, inclusive design supports longevity and repairability, offering an easy-to-ship, low-carbon alternative to traditional furniture.
Company/Institution
Ravensbourne University - Bachelor (Hons) of Product Design
The Ravensbourne University London is a specialist, industry-focused institution located in Greenwich, London, dedicated to digital media and design subjects. It boasts strong industry links and state-of-the-art technology, allowing students to work on real-world projects and graduate with high employability. The university offers a creative, collaborative, and diverse community, preparing students for careers in industries like fashion, animation, and technology.
Country
United Kingdom
Designer(s)
Anna Eerdmans (Officially Annemarijn Eerdmans-Parlevliet)
Anna is a product designer, with a specific interest in sustainable product design and interior concepts.
Her main focus is on innovative, practical and socially responsible design, produced with high-quality and eco-friendly materials to ensure a long and extended life. She believes sustainable design should embrace function, natural materials and good looks, but also durability, versatility, inclusivity and the ability to be repaired.
Anna is co-founding Studio Onesta, a design studio for interior concepts and product design, focussing entirely on sustainable solutions and well-being.