As in previous years, design platform FOR THE NOW will once again present creations by “binômes”: duos of creatives from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, who will start a research together. The aim is to develop a new visual language and challenge the established boundaries of design. Who are this year's duos? We are happy to introduce them.
FOR THE NOW is a presentation and sales platform for both established and emerging Belgian designers. FOR THE NOW is an initiative of Flanders DC and will take place in November at Tour&Taxis in Brussels.
This year, FOR THE NOW brings together two duos, one designer and one artist each. For a year, they will work intensively to create a product that will be presented during FOR THE NOW. With this track, this initiative wants to expand the boundaries of the design profession, rewrite the definition of design and make room for more inclusion.
Binôme Yoon Shun x Joffrey Anane
Joffrey Anane is a dancer, choreographer, actor and rapper. He has appeared in theatre productions such as Aangenaam, ik ben Ish and Come On Feet, and organises workshops, jams and creations for young people with his art collective Osei Bantu. During the lockdown, he broke through with his online comedy sketches Afro Belg, now grown into a full-fledged web series. He has been a curator and resident at KMSKA since 2023, and he made it to the semi-finals at the last edition of House Dance Forever.
Joffrey Anane © Wout Vloeberghs
Yoon Shun is designer and operates at the convergence of tradition and modernity, probing the tension between roughness and refinement, stability and movement. His practice begins with a direct, tactile engagement with materials – burning, carving, welding, and coiling – drawing out their latent potentials rather than imposing rigid forms. Each piece unfolds gradually, shaped by the passage of time, friction, and the marks left by human touch.
Bench Goshun,Yoon Shun © We Document Art
“My main motivation for this project is to engage with fellow artists by sharing thoughts and experiences, in order to sharpen my perspective on life and deepen my understanding of it.”
Binôme Robin Berrewaerts x Viva Sage Thabethe
Robin Berrewaerts works at the intersection of furniture and sculpture, with a strong emphasis on materiality and craftsmanship. He experiences working with wood as a physical interaction between material and artist. The transformation from tree to object resembles a journey, one that involves finding the right time and tools to create character and identity. Different approaches result in unique objects that evoke curiosity. The act of making a piece black – through oxidizing, burning or painting – finalizes his work and marks the end of the journey.
Robin Berrewaerts © Rein De Wilde
“What appeals to me about this project is connecting different cultures through the common language of craft and design. The universal language of making will thus be revealed, while exposing all differences.”
Viva Sage Thabethe is a multidisciplinary creative whose work spans illustration, textile design, fine-art photography, and product development. Rooted in a bold artistic vision and honed by technical mastery, he brings innovative problem-solving and a distinctive perspective to every project. Whether he’s crafting memorable brand visuals, leading collaborative art initiatives, or designing lifestyle products, Viva Sage thrives in dynamic environments, combining passion, purpose, and professionalism to turn ideas into striking, culturally resonant experiences.
Golden Roots, Viva Sage Thabethe
“This project offers me a powerful opportunity to reconnect with my roots and reflect deeply on my cultural identity through design. It challenges me to work in new ways transforming memories, struggle, and resilience into tangible design.”
