Welcome to Psychedelics Design – where design meets psychedelics!
When we talk about design for psychedelics, we often think about aesthetics — color palettes, fluid geometry, immersive worlds. But design is also about how we structure meaning — how we create the vessels that hold transformation.
In this conversation, we meet Koen Oosterbroek, founder of Portier, whose work sits precisely at that intersection of design and devotion. What began as a personal tribute to psychedelics has evolved into a collection of handcrafted objects that bring ceremony back into everyday life — from the DMT “portal” box to a psilocybin tea set inspired by Mayan and Japanese rituals.
The project asks a radical question: what if our relationship to psychedelics were not hidden, but honored? Why do we conceal our most sacred tools in drawers, when we could give them the same aesthetic dignity we give to art, books, or architecture?
Through the conversation, we explore how design can act as a bridge between modern life and ancient ways of knowing — a way to craft reverence, not just utility.
Key Takeaways from the Episode
Design as devotion — Portier began as a personal tribute — a way to honor psychedelics that transformed the founder’s life.
From stigma to ceremony — The idea that our most sacred tools should not hide in drawers, but have a place of reverence in our homes.
Material integrity — The hard path of sourcing regenerative wood and rejecting greenwashing in the design industry.
The importance of ritual — How intention, preparation, and integration can be designed as part of a creative and spiritual process.
Decriminalization over commercialization — Why Portier supports movements like Decriminalize Nature to keep psychedelics accessible and sacred.
About Portier
„At Portier, we support the safe and respectful use of plant medicine in the comfort of your home. We combine functional design with community insights, visionary art, and the latest scientific research on safe use. The end result are products that help you explore and grow more safely and consciously, enhancing your journeys at home and keeping your plant medicine in a more respectful place.“
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