Cosmo cross | China
A multidisciplinary studio that combines boutique retail, the cooperation of home furnishing brands, an artistic design agency, the development of original products, business management and consulting services for the design of spaces. In keeping with contemporary lifestyle, they take inspiration from everyday life. “We believe that ‘fusion’ allows us to be unbridled and create works full of surprises”. Cosmo Cross is to be unveiled at the Satellite, the most distinctive works from the Galaxias and Origin series, inspired by spaceships, Möbius strips and cracks in space and time. Design as a story that tells of the history of the birth of the universe, depicting its infinite beauty, imbued with artistic meaning and a perception of different dimensions. Taking inspiration from the spaceship, “Spacecraft” integrates the essence of the indefinite future and exploration of interstellar space, as if embarking on a journey through time. Taking the mysteries of the universe into private space. cosmocross.com
Rania ElKalla | Egypt
Winner of multiple awards worldwide for SHELL HOMAGE – of which she is founder and CEO – in other words biodegradable materials based on egg and walnut shells that substitutes plastic, born out of her research project at TU Berlin. Applicable in multiple sectors such as lighting and interior design, furniture, accessories for the home, consumer goods, 3D printing, fashion, jewellery, the colours come from food waste such as fruit or vegetable peel, herbs and plants. Her eclectic creations are inspired by different cultures and styles. shellhomage.com
Emeline Ong | Singapore
Emeline Ong sees the world through an eccentric lens, combining wonder and functionality, her creations have roots in experimentation and intuition. Inspiration is revealed in one of her passions; sweets, translated in her work through the use of vibrant colours. An example is the Pastille collection, on show at the Satellite, made up of a series of monolithic tables decorated with minimalist graphic lines made with delicate forms and inviting colours, contrasting with brutalist furnishes. Sculptural elements that blend femininity with rawness. linkedin.com/in/emelineong
Loops by Lj | India
A brand based on an idea of Latika Jagwani, a young designer who started in fashion attending the Pearl Academy in Mumbai and then Torrens University in Australia. Loops by LJ started in 2022 as an Instagram page that evolved into a brand that is constantly growing. Latika’s journey is fuelled by a desire to infuse creativity and a sense of “craziness” into carpets, making them a bespoke and attractive piece of decor. Her philosophy embodies the perfect integration of functionality and aesthetic appeal with the idea that each piece has to arouse emotion and stimulate the imagination. loopsbylj.com
Dishan Studio | Taiwan
Po Cung Chen, after completing his Masters in Industrial Design at the Designskolen Kolding, founded Dishan Studio in Copenhagen but due to the pandemic returned to Taiwan, continuing in service design. The key words that sum up his design philosophy are simple, playful, understandable and sustainable. “Since returning to Taiwan we have worked with numerous local industries that range from the materials development to craft, platforms for social planning and government agencies. I think that design has the power to unite different backgrounds to imagine a better and more sustainable world”. And sustainability is one of the most important values that the studio aims to achieve, redefining the perception of waste materials. On display at the Satellite are designs that combine local materials with waste such as 3D printed furniture made with oyster shells and waste matter, a system of modular furniture constructed with cement-free slurry, mats made from textile waste in collaboration with Unami Studio. dishandesign.com
DDD | Switzerland
The DDD collective explores design in a holistic way, combining backgrounds in consumer electronics, the manufacture of eyewear and the arts, and is made up of Jean-Paul Brković, a German designer and artist based in Zurich, passionate about products, archetypes, sustainability and the principles of engineering; Yosuke Shimano – an eyewear designer from Osaka – who explores materials, forms and a new aesthetic for innovative eyewear; Chen-Ta Hsie (who lives in Taipei) a multidisciplinary designer focused on consumer electronics produced in Taiwan, taking an artistic approach. “We give priority to the creation of objects that harmonise within spaces, celebrating the unity of our different skills. Our work promotes multiculturalism, to create a world where creativity knows no limits”. Innovation guides the creative process of DDD as can be seen in the UTO armchair made with recycled plastic or the Totem mirror and Faces Table made with technologies used for the production of eyewear. @ddd_collective
Sin-A Studio | Iran
Raised in Teheran and fascinated by Iranian culture that is translated into his creations, Sina Karbasian launched “SIN-A STUDIO” after having obtained a Masters in Architecture. His passion comes through in every project: pieces of furniture appear like genuine miniature works of architecture, as if they were totemic elements. His creative ideas take shape when he draws by hand, still using pen and paper and his designs are deeply symbolic like the Saggha collection of lights, selected for the Satellite, designed with respect for every “star” that we have lost on our journey. sinastudio.art
Bitsch studio | France
Arthur Bitsch, founder of the studio opened in Strasbourg in 2021, graduated from ESAD Valenciennes and ESADSE Saint Etienne and is influenced by the industrial heritage of these cities. His work embodies principles of conceptual and sustainable design, with a particular focus on the production of objects. “I believe that design has to fuse the conceptual and mystical strength of the artist with a production logic rooted in its time”. He will be appearing at the Satellite with HILLEL, a limited edition lamp – part of the Altar series – that aims to ritualise everyday objects. bitsch.fr
Edvin Klasson | Norway
A designer based in Oslo, with a Masters in Industrial Design from The Oslo School of Architecture and Design, who works in the furniture sector. In his design he explores symbolism, history and cultural heritage, expressed through creations for producers and artisan workshops. At the Satellite he presents Arp, an armchair that follows the form of the body in a single line: despite the sculptural and solid aspect, the core of the chair is “elastic” and designed to provide comfort. Passaic meanwhile is a table that achieves stability by adding a heavy element to the base like stones, earth or gravel, unique for every user. edvinklasson.com
smallmediumlarge studio | Canada
Graduates from the École de Design de l’UQAM in Montreal, in 2023 Sharlene Dupont-Morin and Juliette Mondoux set up smallmediumlarge, a multidisciplinary studio that offers design services for personalised products, integrated spaces and installation design. Revisiting archetypes and reinterpreting what already exists, the designers use high-quality and hardwearing materials to create a pure aesthetic, experimenting with forms and materials. The result is collectable pieces that are sustainable and shaped by local artisans, such as the Spag table whose tubular continuity of the single support is highlighted by the transparency of the top. smlstudio.ca
Hana Mitsui | Japan
Born in 1990 in the United States, in Connecticut, Hana completed a Masters at the Royal College of Art in London where she designed a fabric that won over Alexander McQueen, used in the fashion brand’s SS 2015 collection. After returning to Japan, she worked for seven years in textile and bag design at ISSEY MIYAKE, after which she founded the Hana Textile Design Studio in Tokyo, in 2023. Hana is also a Visiting Professor at the department of Textile design at the Tama Art University and as well as for the clothing industry, she also collaborates in the interior design and architecture sectors. Transforming traditional Japanese fabrics into a contemporary design, at the Satellite Hana presents a fabric collection for interiors that induces optical illusions, made using offcuts from industry. hanatextiledesign.com
Bilu | Argentina
Ignacio Martínez Todeschini – who has a degree in Industrial Design from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) – loves to explore and innovate. Founder of the studio, he has experience in various sectors: design, 3D printing and carpentry. His creative approach has led him to an intersection between art, technology and sustainability and nature is his source of inspiration. At the Satellite he will be presenting various collections including Ombo, conceived following the natural growth process of the Ombú tree, to create an illuminated sculptural element. @bilu.luz
