BIG SEE 2025

The PIPE collection by Lucia Kružlicová has been recognized by the BIG SEE Design Awards for its innovative approach to sustainable design. Created from repurposed PVC sewage pipes, the collection transforms overlooked materials into playful children’s furniture while exploring the principles of emotional design, functionality and circular thinking.

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BIG SEE Product Design Award 2025 – Winner, Leisure and Play, Product design, Slovakia

The PIPE collection by LUKRU Design Studio explores emotional design through rounded shapes in children’s furniture made from repurposed PVC sewage pipes. By transforming overlooked waste into attractive, functional products, the collection raises awareness about sustainability and recycling.

Unlike many eco-conscious items that sacrifice design quality, PIPE combines circular production with strong aesthetics, eliciting positive emotional responses. The project aims to redefine waste as a valuable resource and inspire the furniture industry to rethink traditional production methods. Meeting criteria for safety, durability, and minimal waste, PIPE demonstrates how discarded materials can form the foundation for innovative and sustainable design solutions.