Guillaume Slizewicz speaks in the language of technology but tells an emotional story. He translates complex social issues, from local air quality to online surveillance, into objects and installations that combine digital and physical (im)materials. Glass, algorithms, wood, social sciences, ceramics, circuit boards, literature, photography, code, a botanical garden, robots, computer voices, light – in Guillaume’s mind and hands they are all materials to be shaped into engaging experiences for all audiences, from the interested amateur to a demanding specialist. Right now Guillaume focuses on the notion of vernacular electronics, or how to give new technologies a local shape, form, and content.

After graduating in politics, philosophy, and economics in 2012, Guillaume worked as a strategist and consultant for different agencies and clients that were looking to innovate how they relate to their audiences. During these years he gravitated towards design thinking, product design and finally data visualisation and machine learning, leading him to complete a BA in Production Technology at Copenhagen School of Design and Technology (KEA) and an internship with interactive design studio Superbe in Namur. Landing in Brussels, he started to work as a design researcher for the Urban Species research group by LUCA School of Arts and ULB in Brussels. In parallel he set up his own studio in 2020 to create, produce and exhibit more artistic design projects that reflect on the plural relationships between technology, nature and society. Often working in collectives such as Algolit, Anaïs Berck or Tropozone, Guillaume Slizewicz’s work has been presented by institutions like Schloss Hollenegg (Austria), Impakt (Utrecht), Design Museum (Ghent), Le Pavillon/Kikk (Namur) and BioArt Labs (Eindhoven), Fake/Authentic (Milan), by universities in Brussels, Basel and Hong Kong, as well as in grassroots venues deep in the local urban fabric such as Biestebroekbis, La Maison du Livre St Gilles and Constant in Brussels.

CCDS

2024 Milan (EXTRA)ORDINARY by Fake Authentic USB Stick, Butterfly knife

CCDS (Close Combat Data Storage) is a usb stick in the shape of a butterfly knife

The Close Combat Data Storage is a multifunctional device tailored for agility and precision in the creative arena. Measuring 14.5 x 8.51 x 2.49 cm and weighing 230 grams, it’s crafted to be the companion of choice for DJs and designers alike. DJs will find its robust build and ample storage capacity perfect for loading their sets onto CDJs. Designers, on the other hand, will appreciate the ease with which they can transport and print their technical drawings, maps, and flyers, making it an indispensable tool in their creative arsenal.

As the Milan Design Week unfurls into the nocturne, where certainty gives way to the unpredictable, it’s wise to keep the Close Combat Data Storage at hand. It’s your surest ally against the unforeseen, ensuring you’re always a click away from showcasing your creative prowess or setting the right track. The Close Combat Data Storage is composed of iridescent perforated steel, it catches the light and the eye, shimmering with hues that shift as you move swiftly through the club.