'I believe that in our daily interactions with objects we are all engaging in play'

'Our tangible experiences with objects are fundamental to human nature. My aim is to re-create some of these familiar pleasures by creating playful scenarios through display. I have assigned pattern a functional role within my work, which I have used as a means to explore the visual and physical relationships I can create between environment and object.'

Haidée Drew a graduate from the Royal College of Art London has a colourful approach to design, crossing boundaries between applied art and product design. With a strong background in Silversmithing and metalwork Haidée is discovering ways to break the traditional preconceptions of Silverware, by creating new and unfamiliar experiences. Her FUNctional disPLAY collection looks at the idea of making decorative installations functional.

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