David Walsh is an industrial designer based in Zurich. After working at renowned design studios in New York and Copenhagen, he founded his own practice in 2022. Working with regional and international clients, his work spans furniture, object, and spatial design. With a thoughtful and deliberate approach, he aims to cultivate a lasting connection between objects, people, and their environments.
Hohlstrasse 420a, 8048 Zurich, Switzerland
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One bowl, two ways to build a fire. Flipped 180 degrees, the fire bowl transforms from a deep fire with wind protection into an open fire. Whatever the setting, whatever the weather. The perforated base plate ensures optimal airflow. Every fire bowl is crafted from steel in Langenthal. Over time, each bowl develops its own distinctive rust patina.
Collaboration Partner: Graugrün GmbH
Dimensions: Diameter 600mm, Height 550mm
Material: S235 Grade Structural Steel
Production: Langenthal, CH
Weight: 17 kg
Made for the wind, the sailcloth returns to its natural habitat. As both light object and kite, the construction combines movement and atmosphere while following a principle of reduction: every element is refined to its essentials. Accessible through simple materials and basic craftsmanship, kite flying remains a widely shared pleasure across cultures. The object can be flown in the wind or provide a soft ambient light.
Dimensions: 800 × 400 × 250 mm
Material: Sail Cloth, Carbon Profiles, LED Strip
Production: Prototype
Dimensions: 140 × 140 × 10 mm
Material: Aluminum
Production: Zurich, CH
Weight: 100 g
Dimensions: 1400 × 300 × 200 mm
Material: Galvanized Steel
Production: Prototype
Material: Stainless Steel
Alloy: X90CrMoV18
Blade length: 80mm
Hardness: 58 HRC
Production: Self-Produced
Dimensions: 240 × 250 × 235 mm
Material: Aluminum
Production: Zurich, CH
Weight: 0.6 kg
Dimensions: 85 × 550 × 220 mm
Material: Swiss Larch (FSC)
Production: Zurich, CH
Adjustable Seat Height: 480–750 mm
Dimensions: W 440 mm × D 150 mm
Weight: 6.5 kg
Production: Prototype
Dimensions: Various Sizes
Material: Quartz Sand
Production: Kallnach, CH
Dimensions: 590 × 400 × 350 mm
Weight: 15 kg
Material: Powder-coated steel
Production: Zurich, CH
Dimensions: 780 × 480 × 490 mm
Material: Beech (FSC)
Production: Zurich, CH
Images: Marie-Christine Gerber
Support: Ikea Foundation Switzerland
Dimensions: 215mm, ⌀ 60mm
Material: Anodized Aluminum
Production: Prototype
Dimensions: 450 × 1000 × 290 mm
Material: Anodized Aluminum
Production: Zurich, CH
Graphic Design: Data-Orbit
Dimensions: 297 × 210 mm
Material: Publication with Adhesive Binding
Print: Limited Edition
Production: St.Gallen, CH
Graphic Design: Data-Orbit
Dimensions: 15mm, ⌀ 84mm
Material: Cast iron
Production: Limited Edition
Typology: Salt and Pepper Mill, Tableware
Dimensions: 150mm, ⌀ 50mm
Material: Ash (FSC)
Production: Brienzwiler, CH