Sabine Marcelis, the Dutch-New Zealand designer based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is challenging the status quo worldwide with her works with light, water, glass, and resins. One of the most sought-after names in the collectible design scene, Sabine speaks with Yoko Choy about her exciting new projects and personal works.

What inspires Sabine is the interaction between light and materials. One of the best examples is the installation 'The Shape of Water' she created for Fendi, exhibited at Design Miami in 2018. And recently, she was approached by Ikea to design an object for their Art Event in 2021, in which a wall lamp was conceived using a single sheet of paper with a cut through it to create an interesting lighting effect.