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Chaeyoung Lee is a furniture and object designer based in Seoul. After studying Woodworking & Furniture Design and Aesthetics of Art, she began developing a craft-based design practice driven by narrative and purpose.

Her work seeks to translate abstract thoughts into tangible visual and tactile experiences. Through furniture and objects, she gives form to moments of life and explores the attitudes embodied within those forms.

Her practice continues to expand as a way of experiencing life and the world through both everyday and artistic acts.

Atelier V&F was co-founded by Chen Furong and Vega Zaishi Wang. Their professional background and artistic upbringing shape the character of Atelier V&F. Its work tries to break the divide of territories and cultures, with an inclusive narrative to interpret aesthetics and functionality. The two designers’ poetics of life and living, their respect for different materials’ true nature, and their unceasing pursuit of exquisite craftsmanship instill vitality into Atelier V&F’s works — from artistic sculptures, installations, and spaces to practical and utilitarian objects. As a married couple, Vega and Furong’s collaborative works embrace the non-utilitarian and pure beauty, and are thus emotionally powerful.

Lucas Huillet is a French interior architect, designer, and ceramic artist whose multidisciplinary practice explores the dialogue between objects, spaces, and storytelling. Working across furniture, ceramics, and interiors, he develops projects that move fluidly between drawing and material, creating works that balance sculptural expression with functional purpose. Rooted in craftsmanship and a strong commitment to sustainable production, Huillet has produced a collection of handcrafted ceramic objects in his studio since 2019, while also collaborating with cultural institutions and luxury brands on projects that integrate design, narrative, and spatial experience.

Jay Boggo is a Brazilian artist and designer whose multidisciplinary practice spans collectible design, sculpture, visual arts, and fashion. Working with reclaimed native woods, natural fibers, stone, and salvaged materials, he creates pieces that explore the relationship between nature, memory, and cultural heritage. Deeply influenced by the landscapes and communities of the Brazilian Amazon, Boggo approaches design as a dialogue between craftsmanship, sustainability, and storytelling.

Rooted in the principles of circular economy and environmental responsibility, his work reinterprets ancestral knowledge through contemporary forms, transforming raw materials into sculptural objects imbued with a strong sense of place. Through furniture, installations, and artistic projects, Boggo celebrates the connection between people and the natural world, creating works that serve as a passage between tradition and innovation, past and future.

ALVA Design is a Brazilian furniture and object design studio founded by siblings Marcelo Alvarenga and Susana Bastos. Drawing from backgrounds in architecture, fine arts, and fashion, the duo develops a poetic design language that balances structure and fluidity, functionality and emotion.

Rooted in the cultural landscape and craft traditions of Minas Gerais, their work is distinguished by sculptural forms, refined materiality, and a strong sense of atmosphere. Since its founding, ALVA has become a prominent voice in contemporary Brazilian design, creating furniture, objects, and creative projects that celebrate craftsmanship, intimacy, and the poetry of everyday life.

ALVA Design is a Brazilian design studio founded by siblings Marcelo Alvarenga and Susana Bastos. Drawing from backgrounds in architecture, fine arts, and fashion, the duo creates furniture and objects that balance structure and spontaneity, functionality and emotion.

Rooted in the cultural landscape of Minas Gerais, their work is guided by a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, materiality, and storytelling. Through a multidisciplinary approach, ALVA develops sculptural pieces distinguished by refined details and a poetic sensibility that explores the relationship between objects, space, and everyday life.

Today, ALVA stands as a distinctive voice in contemporary Brazilian design, creating timeless works that evoke intimacy, atmosphere, and human connection.