Ruben der Kinderen is a Dutch artist and designer. His work is focused on solving "relevant problems," or making art applicable to real people's lives. Past innovations have included fold-up furniture and survival weather gear. 

"Design is developed in real life. While computer programs are making it a lot easier to model and make things visual. Problems, solutions, shapes, usage and ergonomics only become tangible when you see and experience them in real life." - Ruben der Kinderen