HIDDEN:PAPERS
An innovative approach to circular and sustainable
HIDDEN:PAPERS is a modular furniture system that reimagines cardboard as a high-quality, sustainable construction material. It is designed for design-conscious, environmentally aware users and companies seeking circular furniture solutions. Its innovation lies in the stitched paper cord connection instead of adhesives, ensuring full separability of cardboard and linoleum. A node system made from recycled plastic enables intuitive assembly with just a 5mm hex key. The modular design allows for easy repair, customization, and recycling at any stage—offering a forward-thinking approach to sustain
Company/Institution
Technische Hochschule Köln / Köln international school of design
For more than thirty years, KISD has provided its students with a unique, project-oriented learning and research environment designed to support their individual interests. Across all study programs, education at KISD is integrative, interdisciplinary, and internationally oriented.
Country
Germany
Designer(s)
Raphael Klug
Raphael Klug is a product designer and carpenter ( apprenticeship 2018) living in Cologne. During his bachelor›s degree (February 2025) at the Cologne International School of Design, his focus was on sustainable product design. This focus can also be seen in his current work, which deals intensively with the topic of circular furniture design.