Self-taught, he draws inspiration from the Mediterranean, where he loves to swim, channeling evocative colors, graphic waves, and sensual curves—an ode to women, their radiant sensuality, and their free spirit. These elements give rise to contemporary and sculptural creations born of his imagination. Donald Judd, Julio Le Parc, and Tom Wesselmann are figures who influence his designs, paying tribute to kinetic art and the Memphis movement.

His playground: experimenting with new materials. Steel, aluminum, cork, wood, expanded foam, and plaster enrich his technical and unique creations. Breaking away from contemporary design trends, Axel seeks above all rarity and a radical aesthetic, transforming objects into sculptural pieces with a commanding presence in any space. Whether through interior design, decoration, design, or art, his projects express his deep love for the Mediterranean.

DANTE – Goods and Bads was founded in 2012 by artist Aylin Langreuter and industrial designer Christophe de la Fontaine. They share a profound love of the material world for all its pathos and beauty. They are aware that this company is a fragile and highly ambitious endeavour. Nevertheless, they are determined to persevere. 

They create objects, products, editions with qualities above and beyond the substantial; associative qualities: emotions, habits, memories, tastes, aversions, the good, the bad, never the ugly.

DANTE has received numerous awards for its outstanding designs.

Nata Janberidze and Keti Toloraia’s collaboration began at the Tbilisi State Academy of Arts, where they studied Interior Design together from 1997 to 2003. In 2007, shortly after graduating, they founded Rooms Studio – the first female-led practice of its kind in their hometown of Tbilisi, Georgia – focused on furniture design and architectural spaces. Since 2021, the studio has been operating between Tbilisi and Paris.

Rooms Studio’s work draws from the rich design traditions of Georgia’s antique, medieval, Soviet, and contemporary eras, continually reinterpreting historic motifs through a personal and contemporary lens. Reclaiming and redefining a new design identity has remained central to their practice. 

Marked by precarious architecture, ad-hoc extensions of Soviet-era housing blocks, and DIY vernacular interventions in street décor, Rooms Studio engages with this transformative period, adding new cultural layers to Georgia’s complex history by reflecting and solidifying the true needs of individuals—and practicing resistance.

Founded by Sophie Gelinet and Cédric Gepner in 2017, Studio HAOS takes a unique path, avoiding mass production and lavish craftsmanship.

They believe that the beauty of design lies in simplicity, aiming to evoke emotions with restraint and limited resources. In their workshop, where design, prototyping, and production happen side by side, they transform accessible materials into distinctive pieces. The result is raw, poetic creations with a striking contemporary resonance.

Since 2020, Architectural Digest has named Studio HAOS among the top 100 most influential creatives, with representation in Paris, New York, Miami, and Antwerp.

Umberto Bellardi Ricci (UBR Studio) is a German-Italian architect, sculptor, and designer based in New York. After teaching at avant-garde schools like the Architectural Association in London and Cornell University, he established his Brooklyn studio in 2019.

In July 2021, he launched his first sculptural furniture collection, 'Dawn,' at Matter Gallery, blending design and sculpture with industrial materials like steel and refined textures like stone. His work, influenced by New York City's architecture, continues with upcoming projects and exhibitions in New York, London, Paris, and Milan.

Wendy Andreu, a graduate with honors from Design Academy Eindhoven, is a designer fascinated by materials and techniques. Through experimentation, she discovers unexpected design solutions, focusing on the relationship between materials, people, and space. Her craftsmanship expertise allows her to bring any idea to life to test its potential, with attention to context, quality, and aesthetics.

Based in Paris's 19th arrondissement, she develops experimental personal pieces and takes on commissions for architects, institutions, brands, and industries.

Wendy was recently honored with the Prix Révélation Design at the 2024 Grand Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris and has been recognized among the AD100 2025 list of the most influential creatives.