“Stacklab embraces the challenges of design as problem solving, creating unique collaborations that bridge technology and craft to create exquisite furniture, accessories and installations.”
Founded by Jeff Forrest in 2013, STACKLAB is known for its innovative blend of design, tech and circular manufacturing. The team applies a diverse set of skills and perspectives to problems worth solving. With a particular passion for the challenges facing regional manufacturing, the studio believes that the key to smarter, more efficient and better-for-the-environment living is its signature systems-based approach.
Inspired by the technology ‘stack’, which leverages existing technologies and infrastructures to create iterative, holistic solutions, STACKLAB’s regional network of experts in science and craft enables cross-pollination throughout the process. Often with the aid of an algorithm, every step is optimized; creating opportunities for material upcycling, reuse, and waste reduction
STACKLAB believes in design as a vehicle for critical thinking. The team approaches every problem without bias, maintaining focus on impact. Their output might therefore be described as a container for new ideas; the result of a rigorous process in pursuit of the best solution.