Egg, Swan, Womb: these organic words are resonant of nature. They are also names of some of the most recognisable chairs of the 20th century that reimagined seating in bold forms. This new aesthetic language of complex compound forms was enabled by technological developments in polyurethane foam moulding, glues, and fibreglass. These icons of design […]
View PostIn the past few months at Clerkenwell Design Week and NeoCon we previewed and launched CoLab, our new furniture system for next generation learning and work. We were pleased that the architecture and design community took great interest in this collection that has resulted from primary research into global pedagogy trends. It was a […]
View PostOur collaboration with Bene and Batch.Works continues to evolve. Unusually dynamic and expansive, the evolution of this collection is made possible by Batch.Works agile manufacturing systems. Our bFRIENDS desk accessory range is made from recycled bioplastic (RPLA: 0.96 kg CO2e) food packaging waste diverted from landfill. The collection is produced locally, on demand, using […]
View PostBack in 2010, Howe invited us to design a new plastic chair programme. We worked tirelessly to design a form that did not require glass fibre for stiffness, ensuring we avoided composite materials so that the chair could be recycled if it reached end-of-life. Today, we are proud to relaunch SixE with Howe using non-virgin […]
View PostListen to our in-depth podcast on Material Matters In this episode, we spoke to the esteemed design journalist Grant Gibson about: Why the Egg Chair would not be designed today; our installation at Material Matters 2023; marrying craft and industry; how our material perspective has changed; balancing environmental, social and economic needs; why we’re […]
View PostEarlier this year we met with Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson to discuss the extensive primary research that underpins CoLab, our next generation learning and work collection for Senator. While discussing the circular principles of design-for-repair and reversible fixings present within the collection, we began to think about how the material construction of many design classics […]
View PostAs the landscape of work and hospitality environments continues to merge and blur, we reimagined our Famiglia collection to support the transformation we foresee. This subtle update improves comfort and refines silhouettes across six completely new low, mid, high-back and lounge chairs, as well as light work tables. It is also redesigned for repair. […]
View PostFrom 20–23 September, we will be showing ‘Material Change’, an exhibition of our ongoing research to improve the circularity of the mass-produced products for which we are responsible. Our exhibition will be part of Material Matters, the leading fair investigating how the design industry can address issues around the circular economy and why material […]
View PostWe immerse ourselves in the problem you’re facing Creating the foundations for our design solution, our discovery phase is a multi-layered immersion in your company, sector, market and customer. We create a tailored programme of research, workshops, analysis and coaching to build a comprehensive understanding of the context and objectives of your project. […]
View PostWe map opportunities for innovation in your market We combine more than 25 years of cross-sector experience with the specific insights from your discovery phase to decode complexity and create foresight. With macro thinking and detailed analysis we define personas, landscapes and futures that will identify opportunities for new experiences, behaviours and business models. […]
View PostWe design elegant solutions for your customers Responding to the opportunities in your sector and building on our particular understanding of your context, we develop concepts and prototypes that lead to a tested design solution. We strive for elegant and efficient products, services and systems that respond to user and planetary needs. Innovation […]
View PostWe deliver transformation to your organisation We act as guardians of the design intent with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the opportunity is fully realised. We bridge sales, marketing, art direction and product management to deliver the transformation you need to navigate changes in your world. Implementation guidelines CMF Art direction Launch […]
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