The point of view isn't the standard one that permeates the world of design and all the perspectives that converge within it. The need is to be faithful to one's own vision of things, the interest is to explore unusual paths and follow one's own intuition. These are the fundamentals of the work of…
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The 2020 outdoor collections are an imaginary journey that retraces the iconic style associated with the concept of vacation. Outdoor chairs and armchairs in teak and other materials, matching or contrasting UV-resistant fabrics, reinterpretations of materials designed to withstand the elements, and tables that adapt to every type of setting...
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Balcony style has become the hottest topic of the summer season. A role that has recently been revitalized for the fifth room in the house: the outdoors. No one can deny the importance of the garden, but in recent weeks, balconies, terraces, and outdoor spaces have become the centerpieces of our lives.
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After being selected for the permanent collection of the Vitra Design Museum with his Aizome chair, Ryota Yokozeki opened his own design studio in Tokyo's Minato district in 2017. Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1985, the young designer has already won numerous awards, including the iF...
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A blend of art, design, planning, and craftsmanship: this is how Qian Jiang, a young Chinese designer who opened her own studio in Stockholm in 2015, presents her work. She calls it Dejawu, a name that on the one hand evokes that sense of alienation we all know and that…
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By Sebastiano Tonelli. During the time of social distancing, we interviewed Sara Ferrari by phone. She is a multifaceted designer who, in addition to product design, teaches at various universities and passionately leads workshops in collaboration with companies in Italy and abroad. During the quarantine, chats, emails, and video calls have made us…
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By Federica Mentasti. What should the ideal home look like? A simple question, yet one that takes on a much deeper meaning after spending weeks of quarantine confined to our homes. Practical suggestions for adapting our spaces to the new needs dictated by...
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By Federica Mentasti. How will our lives, spaces, and work change after the pandemic? In the e-paper "Back to the Office," Vitra offers an overview of the challenges that design will have to address in relation to workspaces and offers ideas on how to navigate this phase in...
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A 100-year history, a milestone few brands achieve, a milestone earned with a business strategy focused on flexibility and a vision that keeps pace with the times, if not anticipates them. Toscanini is, first and foremost, the story of a family—today…
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Relations between Northern Europe and Japan in the design sector are not uncommon. Especially when it comes to education, it's common to encounter young designers born in one of those regions who, before establishing their studio, spend a period of study and research in the other. It's…
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