Ranging from tiles that gently shimmer in the dark to a coffee table with millions of different combinations, all the pieces included in the exhibition are on view for the very first time.
In a project originally conceived by Astrid Stavro, seven partners who joined Pentagram in the last seven years (Jody Hudson-Powell, Sascha Lobe, Giorgia Lupi, Jon Marshall, Luke Powell, Yuri Suzuki and Matt Wiley) have been invited to create innovative and unexpected objects using Biel Huguet’s traditional production methods and materials. Specialising in graphic, information, industrial and sound design, the designers all work in the digital realm.
The Pentagram vs Huguet project allows for a focus on materiality and craft, and a new methodology for approaching the process of design. The results of the collaboration are playful and surprising, with an intriguing collection of pieces that effortlessly blend thoughtful, modern design with traditional craftsmanship and local, sustainable materials.
Presented as part of the London Design Festival 2022.