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Isamu Noguchi
The oeuvre of Japanese-American artist and designer
Isamu Noguchi is unusually multi-faceted, ranging from
the fine arts to industrial design. Since 2002, Vitra has
produced re-editions of his designs in cooperation with
the Isamu Noguchi Foundation in New York.
George Nelson
George Nelson is regarded as one of the most important figures in
American design. Active as an architect, a product and exhibition
designer and a writer, he was a leading voice in the discourse on design
and architecture over several decades. Vitra is the sole authorised
manufacturer of specified Nelson products for markets in Europe and
the Middle East.
Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby
Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby studied architecture as
fellow students at the Royal College of Art in London. Since
that time, their collaborative work has probed the interface
between industrial design, furniture design and architecture.
Jasper Morrison
Jasper Morrison lives and works in London and Tokyo. His designs
are expressions of the ‘super normal’ design philosophy: rather than
seeking unusual or extravagant results, he often breathes new life
into proven solutions by means of reinterpretation, further development
and refinement. He has worked together with Vitra on a regular basis
since 1989.
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Julie Richoz
The Swiss-French designer Julie Richoz studied industrial design at
Lausanne University of Art and Design (ECAL) and went on to work
with Pierre Charpin. In 2012 she founded her own design studio in
Paris and has been teaching industrial design at ECAL since 2017.
She has been collaborating with Vitra since 2023.
Verner Panton
Verner Panton was an influential figure in the development of
design during the 1960s and ’70s. After moving to Switzerland
in the early 1960s, the Danish designer became known for his
inventive, novel ideas for furnishings, lighting and textiles. The
masterful use of colour was a hallmark of his work.
Jean Prouvé
Jean Prouvé, who regarded himself as an engineer
throughout his lifetime, was both the designer and
manufacturer of his product ideas. His unique oeuvre,
ranging from a letter opener to door and window fittings,
from lighting and furniture to prefabricated houses and
modular building systems, encompasses almost anything
that is suited to industrial production and construction.
Panter&Tourron
Stefano Panterotto and Alexis Tourron met while studying at the ‘École
cantonale d’art de Lausanne’ (ECAL) – a university of art and design.
They founded their own studio together in Lausanne in 2016, developing
products and visual experiences at the intersection of design, technology
and society. They have been collaborating with Vitra since 2023.
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