Designer
Mathias De Ferm
Mathias De Ferm is a product and furniture designer from Antwerp, Belgium. Collaborating with internationally renowned brands, his work includes furniture, kitchenware, barbecues and timber buildings for the outdoors. He founded his own design company in 2010.
Mathias De Ferm is a product and furniture designer from Antwerp, Belgium. Collaborating with internationally renowned brands, his work includes furniture, kitchenware, barbecues and timber buildings for the outdoors. He founded his own design company in 2010.
Mathias studied product development at the Hogeschool Antwerpen and furniture design at the Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen. Eager to learn more about materials and techniques, he earned additional degrees in metalwork and carpentry. An internship at design firm Extremis provided further insight into the full course of a production process: from the first sketch to the final product.
My goal was to create a litter box that can function as a small bench and that blends nicely with any interior. I also added a recycled cardboard inlay that makes it as easy as possible to clean the litter.
In 2010, Mathias decided to start his own business. As an independent designer, he has worked for a variety of clients since then: from furniture manufacturers to a cookware company. A collaboration with industrial designer Pieter Vanderhenst led to a couple of innovative, award-winning concepts. In addition to furniture and products, Mathias has also designed a number of interiors for residential as well as commercial projects.
It was my goal to create a feeder that looks minimal, but with a characteristic shape. The challenge was to solve all the construction details in an aesthetic way.
Added value is a simple but key principle in his design approach. What is a product used for? How can it improve someone’s daily life? Vital questions that lead to innovative ideas: from improving a small feature to rethinking an entire product category.
A good cat cave reflects the characteristics of the natural environment. Perla is an organically shaped shelter that allows the cat to hide from its surrounding while being able to peep out.
Products by Mathias De Ferm
Our Promise
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Innovation
MiaCara products impress with a unique, timeless design and maximum functionality.
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Quality
The best materials and high-quality workmanship are MiaCara's top priorities.
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Passion
MiaCara products are manufactured sustainably and with great attention to detail, mostly in Germany and Europe.
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Innovation
MiaCara products impress with a unique, timeless design and maximum functionality.
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Quality
The best materials and high-quality workmanship are MiaCara's top priorities.
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Passion
MiaCara products are manufactured sustainably and with great attention to detail, mostly in Germany and Europe.