From Frustration to Innovation: The CREATE Story

What if one small design challenge could spark an entire product universe?

That’s exactly what happened when designer Martin Sonne faced a frustrating limitation: how do you hang shelves on vertically mounted Akupanels without drilling into the wall? Instead of settling for the standard workaround, he reimagined the entire experience. The result? The CREATE Series

The Moment That Sparked It All

In 2019, Martin was helping a client with acoustic issues and ordered WoodUpp samples. While flipping through a newsletter, he noticed horizontal panels with mounted shelves and thought, “Why not hang directly from the panels?

Then came the realization: most Akupanels are mounted vertically, which means there’s nothing to grip onto. Shelves would just slide down.

That challenge became his opportunity.

The Designer’s Mindset

Martin thrives on finding simple solutions to complex problems. That mindset led him to sketch out new concepts – starting with the idea of hanging picture frames. He created a 3D-printed prototype with wings that locked behind the slats and held in place using a vise-like grip.

From there, his imagination took over. What if it wasn’t just for pictures? What if you could hang shelves, hooks, even furniture – without drilling, measuring, or damaging your wall?

The Evolution of an Idea

That prototype evolved into the DUPPs. Then came the Sink Bracket, designed with an internal thread so you can fix accessories with a simple finger screw. No power tools. No stress. With these innovations, the CREATE Series was born – a modular system that redefines what panels can do.

Why It Matters

Until now, decorating with panels meant permanent decisions and a lot of planning. CREATE changes that. You can mix and match, rearrange, and experiment as much as you like. It’s design freedom that fits your life, your style, and your space.

As Martin says:

“You can play around. You can be creative. You can really make the room your own.”

The Future of Flexible Living

The CREATE Series isn’t just a product line. It’s a mindset. A new way of thinking about walls, shelves, and everything in between.

It’s for people like you – who want their homes to feel intentional, impressive, and uniquely personal. And it’s only possible because someone decided not to accept “good enough.”

CREATE is for the ones who see not just what is, but what could be.