Maarten Baptist

Maarten Baptist is a Dutch product designer based in Eindhoven. His work reconsiders familiar everyday objects, particularly glassware and tableware, through subtle changes in form and construction.

Baptist takes recognizable forms and gives them an unexpected character. Tripod replaces the conventional glass base with three slender legs. Julie introduces an asymmetric, bird-like silhouette, while Outline transforms cutlery into open contours.

The objects remain familiar, but their proportions and construction make them distinctly his own.

Production is integral to Baptist's approach. Tripod is handmade from a single piece of glass, with a short stem connecting the bowl to its three legs. Julie uses Czech borosilicate glass, while Outline's polished stainless steel emphasizes its open form.

In each, the method of construction contributes to the finished design.