This selection of garniture, by Jo Meesters and Marije van der Park, can be seen as a typical response of a younger generation to certain strategies that became well known in the 1990's in Dutch design, particularly the transformative use of found objects. A more contemporary set of concerns is depicted in the re-worked decoration which is in explicit reference to the process of globalization. The newly formed decoration has been cleverly couched within an existing motif, blue and white floral decoration, reminiscent of the willow pattern.
Both Meesters and Van Der Park studied at the Design Academy in Eindhoven. They borrow from craft, design and conceptual art to produce their designs. They had a joint practice until 2006, after which they divided the company so they could broaden their horizon. Jo Meesters focusing on interior product design, while Marije can der Park on the social awareness of product design.