16/04/2013 – The creativity of the young designers who took part in SaloneSatellite 2013 was recognized through projects where design met craft, tradition and new forms of industrial production.
The symbol of this edition was the first-prize winner, Tania da Cruz, a designer of Portuguese origin whose project Braque attracted both visitors and the jury. Inspired by Georges Braque and by cork, one of Portugal’s most familiar materials, she transformed the idea of a canvas into a modular wall system.
Cork is natural, sustainable and highly durable, with strong thermal and acoustic properties. Thanks to its simple geometric form, the Braque modules can be arranged on walls or ceilings to create acoustic insulation and a strong decorative effect.
Second prize went to Re Design Studio, the Egyptian team of Mariam Hazem, Hend Riad and Hadwa Omran, with Plastex. The project reuses plastic bags by transforming them through local weaving techniques into a strong, water-resistant material that can tolerate sun, sand and dust.
Third prize was awarded to Taiwanese designer Hanhsi Chen of Poetic LAB for the Wave lamp. The project uses light, glass and movement to create a delicate shifting pattern, turning a simple object into a poetic visual experience.
There were also three honorable mentions: Andrea Borgogni for the Maybe chair, Matias Ruiz for the Stick 210 lamp, and Mecedorama for the Hobbs Twins rocking chair.
Maybe combines practicality, minimal material use and efficient production. Its aluminum structure can accept different seats and backrests, making it flexible for storage, transport and market needs.
Stick 210, by Chilean designer Matias Ruiz, is a lamp based on two materials: wood and climbing rope. It uses simple forms to create a functional object with a contemporary character.
The double rocking chair Hobbs Twins, by the Madrid group Mecedorama, celebrates the meeting of traditional craft techniques and contemporary forms. Its playful character suggests new uses for skills that risk being forgotten.
See the gallery for the projects presented at SaloneSatellite 2013.
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