Collectie - Designed by Rick Triest – Canalhouses
From Painting to Dutch Design
For years, Amsterdam and its canal houses have been a recognizable feature of artist Rick Triest’s work. With the *Designed by Rick Triest – Canalhouses* line, this visual language is translated from paintings into an extensive lifestyle and gift collection.
The distinctive facades, the Amsterdam color palette, and—above all—the signature gold lines found in Rick’s paintings form the artistic foundation of the collection.
Art as the Starting Point
The creative process begins in the studio. Existing artworks, sketches, and new designs are used to explore which elements lend themselves to three-dimensional objects, patterns, or functional products.
This does not require a literal copy of the painting; instead, the recognizable visual style is further developed. Facades are simplified, details are redrawn, and compositions are adapted to the shape and scale of the product.
In this way, the artist’s touch remains visible, even when the artwork is applied in a completely different context.
Collaboration with Ter Steege
For *Designed by Rick Triest*, Rick collaborates with Ter Steege, the Dutch family-owned company behind brands such as TS Collection.
In this partnership, Rick Triest licenses his art and designs and provides the creative foundation for the collections. Ter Steege’s expertise in product development, manufacturing, distribution, and retail makes it possible to bring this visual style to the market on a larger scale.
The result sits precisely at the intersection of art, design, and commercial product.
The Canalhouses Collection
In this collection, Amsterdam canal houses appear as ceramic objects and feature on items such as vases, planters, mugs, tote bags, cheese boards, and other lifestyle and gift products.
Some designs remain close to the original painting, while others evolve into standalone objects. What unites them is a shared visual language: Amsterdam, Dutch architecture, picturesque imperfection, and the signature gold line.
With *Canalhouses*, Designed by Rick Triest demonstrates how a recognizable body of work can evolve beyond the traditional canvas.
Designed by Rick Triest
Designed by Rick Triest represents an expansion of Rick Triest’s independent artistic work. Art remains the starting point but takes on a new form—and achieves a much wider reach—through licensing and product development.
The collaboration with Ter Steege brings together two worlds: Rick Triest’s artistic signature and the expertise required to develop and produce a creative collection and position it within the international retail market.