oculta studio twists traditional vases into kinetic sculptures at milan design week

Kinetic vases by oculta studio at Milan Design Week 2025

Oculta Studio presents Kinetic Vases at Milan Design Week 2025, reinterpreting traditional ceramic vases by introducing movement and transformation. Typically displayed in museums, preserved behind glass in a static state, historical vases serve as the foundation for this exploration of change and reconfiguration. By reimagining these traditionally inert objects, the design aims to create vessels that transform from within, shifting into entirely new sculptural forms.

all images courtesy of Oculta Studio

Oculta Studio explores continuous transformation of material

First unveiled during Mexico City Art Week 2025, Kinetic Vases by creative studio Oculta are set to be displayed at Isola District from April 7th to 13th as part of Milan Design Week. These pieces challenge conventional notions of permanence and form by incorporating kinetic elements that alter their structure. The design reflects themes of fragility and evolution, bridging historical artifacts with contemporary reinterpretations. Through controlled fractures and shifting forms, the vases demonstrate the impermanence of physical objects and the continuous transformation of material and memory.

the installation reinterprets traditional ceramic vases through movement and transformation

inspired by historical vases, the design challenges their typically static presentation

through shifting forms, the pieces explore themes of impermanence and change

movement is integrated into the form, redefining expectations of traditional vases

each vase presents a balance between traditional craftsmanship and kinetic innovation

the installation explores how objects change over time, both physically and conceptually

Kinetic Vases blurs the line between historical artifacts and modern experimentation

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project info:

name: Kinetic Vases
designer: Oculta Studio | @oculta.studio

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom