Zieta Studio

This experimental production studio constantly moves between the virtual and the real world. Zieta Studio views design as a prism for various disciplines, resulting in forms and shapes that seek unexplored directions and natural inspirations. Zieta Studio constantly redefines the concept of conquering space through sculptural mirrors and more. Zieta Studio is led by Oskar Zięta, an Architect, Process Designer, and Artist. One of his most notable achievements is the creation of a proprietary method of using internal pressure to form steal, also known as FiDU - Free Inner Pressure Forming in English, from the German Freie Innendruck Umformung. Through Zieta Studio’s sculptural mirrors, you can see Zieta’s fascination with reflections and colors. “We see its beauty and its physical properties. We are fascinated by metal, which is why we trust it to deform freely. We look at its properties and study the force vectors. We design through process, allowing our proprietary FiDU technology to play a role just as important as the role of the designers themselves. This process is called ‘controlled loss of control.’ We’re very much inspired by bionics, and treat it as our encyclopaedia. We draw a lot from biology, and we carefully observe and analyse the complexity of various natural processes and mechanisms…We create objects of desire out of metal. We deform it from flat membranes into three-dimensional forms. We give our objects a utilitarian dimension and still allow them to be art, a manifesto of our fascination with the material. These are sculpture objects, manifesto objects, objects for generations.” Oscar Zięta and Zieta Studio has won numerous awards, including the German Design Award, Red Dot Award, and more. Zieta Studio’s core values are welded into every object. Process thinking - “Our fundamental belief in complexity. We believe that a constant focus on the full process path transforms into a creativity framework. Normally designers draw up a shape or a particular object and then attempt to adapt the technology to it. We control the production process, and the actual form results from it. We call it process design.” Interdisciplinarity - “We love joinder. We combine art with bionics, technology, and innovation. We create an exceptional synergy of disciplines and research. The fusion of individual talents and perspectives leads us to the essence of design. We study material, the manufacturing process, we draw, we test. We use robotics to expand time for creative thinking and blur the boundaries between the virtual and the real.” Monomaterial thinking - “Monomateriality has become a major trend in the sustainable development narrative. We fully support responsible and smart consumption. Driven by minimalism in form, we implement it equally in the conceptual aspect of our work. We create mostly monomaterial metal objects that are long-lasting and fully recyclable.” Circular economy - “We see the importance of extending an object’s life cycle. Material choice is crucial. We work with steel, copper, and aluminum—versatile and durable materials keen to last for generations. We constantly increase the percentage of recycled metal used in our production. Likewise, we produce objects that are infinitely recyclable. As a consequence, we fulfill circular aims and reduce energy consumption.” Joy - “An ancient philosopher once said: ‘Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.’ So why not have fun with all we do? That is the path we follow at Zieta Studio. We treat our daily tasks as an infinite adventure, knowing that the best is yet to come.