about


Malou Weijs designs surfaces, objects, and products, driven by her passion for technique and materials. She excels at experimenting with texture, pattern, light, and color to stimulate the senses, always seeking a balance between chance and control. Her designs combine vibrant hues and rhythms, evoking moments of wonder and introspection through tangible textures.


Malou adopts a bold and playful approach, merging her creativity with meticulous attention to detail. By integrating craftsmanship with innovation, her designs are both personal and accessible. She invites others to pause, appreciate her work, and connect with it on a deeper level.

exhibitions

OBJECT Rotterdam Layers of Movement (2023)

Kunstgarage Franx, Zoetermeer makersmomenten (2022)

Dutch Design Week, de design shop Layers of Movement (2022)

OBJECT Rotterdam new talent Layers of Movement (2022)

Willem de Kooning Academy Graduationshow Layers of Movement (2022)

Design District Texture Tiles (2019)

education

Willem de Kooning Academie, Rotterdam Product design (2017 – 2021)

Sintlucas, Boxtel Stand, shop, decor design SWD (2013 – 2017)

internship

TextielLab, Tilburg Stagiair at the yarn department (2020)

Studio Bomm, Meijel Design studio for public spaces (2016)

Layhgo, Nijmegen Set construction in event business (2015)

activities

BNO Start crash course All Eyes on You (2023)

Euromast, Rotterdam (2023)

Gallery Oode, Amsterdam (2023)

Groot Rotterdams Atelierweekend (2022)

Bureau CAY, Rotterdam (2022)

Fast Forward talent program by OBJECT Rotterdam and Gemeente Rotterdam (2022)