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Aram & Proof of Concept present: Mould
An exhibition exploring the transformation of raw materials into refined forms.
6 March – 18 April 26

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It started with a mould and ended with a private tour. Ceramicist @emmalouisepayne talks me through her work with @gather.glass. SET is part of a beautiful @proofofconcept.show exhibition at @aramldn - on until this Saturday.

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Tabatha Pearce Chedier / @tabathapearce

A series where we check in with our contributing designers, from our 2024 Exhibit with Kindred / @kindred_ldn

Tabatha Pearce Chedier (1995) is a Brazilian-British Designer based in the UK, working across product and furniture. She earned her degree in Product and Furniture Design from Kingston School of Art in 2020. Within her work, she delves into her dual heritage and cultural ties, employing a charismatic, process oriented approach. Tabatha draws inspiration from a diverse mix of traditions, demonstrating a consideration of materials and manufacturing in her exploration of ideas.

In 2024, she was nominated for the Design Museum’s Ralph Saltzman Prize by Jasper Morrison.

Tabatha is an independent designer, whilst also being a contributing member of the Design Everything team.

What have you been up to since the exhibit?

Since the show, I became a contributing member of Design Everything and moved to Bristol to create more time to focus on my own projects. Most recently, we then ran our second dE exhibition during Shoreditch Design Triangle, which was incredibly exciting and received an overwhelming response. At the same time, I exhibited my Modo container at the Das Programm CDRA exhibition @das_programmagram, it was wonderful to be showing alongside designers who have inspired me greatly!

Your thoughts on how being part of the exhibit impacted you or your practice.

For me, the exhibit was a starting point for building my creative community and developing my individual practice. What resonated most was taking part in something that championed emerging designers, which ultimately inspired me to join the Design Everything team!

What’s next, anything new to share?

I am taking part in a group show called ‘Proof of Concept’ @proofofconcept.show at the Aram gallery @aramgalleryldn . Running from the 6th of March until the 18th of April. Check it out! It’s on the theme of moulds and it has such a great variety of techniques exploring this process.

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Recycled yarn to finished form, a zero-waste process.

This video captures the production of Baleen’s knitted textile cover using Camira Fabrics’ advanced technical knitting process, transforming recycled polyester into a strong, flexible component.

Made from SEAQUAL® yarn, containing plastic recovered from oceans and beaches, the knit achieves 100% recycled content. The process uses only the material required to form each piece, eliminating excess.

A fully recyclable textile where structure, performance and sustainability are embedded in the making.

The Baleen chair is currently on display at @aramgalleryldn as part of @proofofconcept.show

Open until 18th April 2026
Aram, 110 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5SG
Monday–Saturday, 10am–6pm

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ALT COMMUNITY
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Glen Aray TRS, our Scottish glen retreat concept, presented at the Aram Gallery as part of Proof of Concept: Mould.

The work brings together model studies and material tests to examine how casting translates from model to building, placing making and construction in close dialogue.

At the centre is a 1:20 micro-concrete feature gable, developed with Spaceplay. Using rigid, flat-pack timber shuttering rather than silicone, the model is assembled, poured, vibrated and dismantled, operating as a true fragment — holding grain, edge definition and weight at scale.

Alongside this, material studies with specialist manufacturer Bespoke Concrete extend the work toward full-scale realisation, testing how board-marked and smooth surfaces can coexist through variations in shuttering, texture, hue and aggregate exposure. Crushed rock from the partial demolition of the existing repeater station is intended to be reintroduced within future casts, establishing continuity between past and future.

The work invites a closer reading of how architecture is formed through temporary frameworks that leave lasting traces.

On view until 18 April.
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Collaborators: @space.play | Bespoke Concrete
Photography: @markslater_photography
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#proofofconcept #aramgallery #architecturalmodel #designexhibition #designprocess #castconcrete @proofofconcept.show @aramgalleryldn

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Shaping through iteration.

Developed in collaboration with @camirafabrics
Baleen’s knitted textile evolved through hands-on testing and iteration.

Full-scale mock-ups and early templates were used to explore seating positions and comfort, employing Spinks pocket springs to build a foam free system.

Through successive trials, the knit was refined to balance stretch, compression and tension. Guided by Camira’s technical expertise, the final textile is tailored precisely to fit the pressed PET shell, resulting in a surface shaped by material behaviour, structure and continuous development.

Baleen is available for licensing and is currently on display @aramgalleryldn as part of @proofofconcept.show

Open until 18th April 2026
Aram, 110 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5SG
Monday–Saturday, 10am–6pm

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Curated tour at the Proof of Concept exhibition at the Aram Gallery in London. (25/3/2026)

#exhibition #gallery #design #eventphotography

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Curated tour at the Proof of Concept exhibition at the Aram Gallery in London. (25/3/2026)

#exhibition #gallery #design #eventphotography

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No adhesives. No permanent fixings.

Baleen is designed to come apart as easily as it goes together, enabling repair, replacement and eventual recycling.

The knitted cover slides over the shell and is secured with a drawstring and pop fasteners, creating a precisely tailored yet removable fit.

Baleen is available for licensing and is currently on display at Aram as part of @proofofconcept.show

Open until 18th April 2026
Aram, 110 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5SG
Monday–Saturday, 10am–6pm

📷 @markslater_photography

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ALT COMMUNITY
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at @aramgalleryldn for the opening of @proofofconcept.show — it was fantastic to see such a strong turnout.

The exhibition remains open until 18 April.

Proof of Concept: Mould
6 March – 18 April 2026
Aram
110 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5SG
Monday – Saturday, 10am – 6pm
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Photography: @markslater_photography
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#proofofconcept #aramgallery #mould #designexhibition #castconcrete

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Tray 66 for @kaymetlondon

During development many small tweaks were made for function, aesthetics and production.

Seen here as part of the third instalment of @proofofconcept.show at @aramgalleryldn

We are displaying the numerous 3D prints and models that were made during the near-3 year design process to give visitors an idea of how much work can go into something so seemingly innocuous.

Open until 18th April 2026
Aram, 110 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5SG
Mon-Sat 10-6

Images 2 and 3 📸 @markslater_photography

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Designed for disassembly.
Built from a single material family.

Baleen uses polyester across its shell, comfort layers and textile cover, chosen for durability and an established recycling infrastructure. By focusing on polyester, the chair simplifies recovery at end of life while maintaining performance.

A compression-moulded PET Formfleece shell by @beckerbrakel forms the structure. Micro-coil pocket springs by Spinks provide support. SpringBond® UltraFlex by @thinkgroupuk delivers comfort and a knitted textile by @camirafabrics completes the chair.
Thanks to all for supporting this project.

Baleen is available for licensing and is currently on display at Aram as part of @proofofconcept.show

Open until 18th April 2026
Aram, 110 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5SG
Monday–Saturday, 10am–6pm

📷 @markslater_photography

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Introducing Baleen.

A self-initiated lounge chair exploring an alternative approach to upholstery through circular principles and foam-free comfort.

Designed for disassembly, Baleen’s upholstery uses a single material family to simplify construction, improve longevity, and enable easier recycling.

Baleen is available for licensing and is currently on display at Aram as part of @proofofconcept.show

Open until 18th April 2026
Aram, 110 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5SG
Monday–Saturday, 10am–6pm

📷 @markslater_photography

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