HUBA
DESIGN: Ariel Śliwiński
Poland
make me! 2025
“HUBA” is a project that seeks to draw attention to the needs of animals living in our environment, who – just like humans – are affected by the consequences of climate change. Increasingly frequent droughts have a severe impact on wildlife, especially in urbanized areas. This growing problem became the catalyst for the creation of a retention reservoir designed for birds and small forest mammals. The project’s main goal is to retain part of the rainwater for a longer period, reducing the risk of dehydration and offering birds an opportunity to cool down. The shape of the reservoir was inspired by the huba – a fungus that grows on tree trunks. Its distinctive form was transformed into a chalice-like structure that efficiently collects rainwater. The reservoir has been designed in various sizes to fit trunks of different diameters. The project combines functionality with nature-inspired aesthetics, offering meaningful support to forest ecosystems in the face of ongoing climate change.
HUBA, design: Ariel Śliwiński / from designer’s archive
HUBA, design: Ariel Śliwiński / from designer’s archive
HUBA, design: Ariel Śliwiński / from designer’s archive
Ariel Śliwiński
The designer, born in 1991 in Bydgoszcz. He graduated of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, where he earned his degree from the Faculty of Architecture and Design. He has developed a number of furniture designs that have been implemented by Polish brands.
At the core of his creative process lies the ability to identify a specific need. Each of his designs begins with careful observation and problem analysis, with the final idea serving as a direct response and solution. A significant portion of his design work is dedicated to uncovering these underlying needs. He considers the ability to perceive and understand the relationships between people and objects as the most essential value in the broad field of design.
In 2021, he was awarded the must have title at the Łódź Design Festival and was also named a finalist in the Dobry Wzór competition organized by the Institute of Industrial Design. In 2024, he received the prestigious international A’Design Award.
