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Amarist Studio 5 Picks From Philia Collection
Amarist Studio is an art and collectible design practice led by Spanish artist Aran Lozano from the Pyrenees. Working at the intersection of art and design, the studio explores the relationship between landscape, material transformation, and the passage of time through sculptural works and collectible objects.
Drawing on materials such as alabaster, concrete, wood, and light, Amarist creates pieces inspired by geological processes, erosion, and the evolution of natural environments. Through craftsmanship, digital technologies, and material experimentation, the studio develops works that reflect on the fragility of ecosystems, the memory embedded in materials, and nature’s enduring capacity for transformation.
Zanini de Zanine 5 Picks From Philia Collection
Zanini de Zanine is a Brazilian designer based in Rio de Janeiro whose multidisciplinary practice spans collectible furniture, interiors, and art. Drawing inspiration from Brazilian culture, craftsmanship, and natural materials, he creates sculptural works that balance organic forms with a refined contemporary sensibility.
Blending artisanal traditions with industrial production, Zanini de Zanine develops pieces distinguished by expressive materiality and a strong connection to place. His work reflects an ongoing dialogue between heritage, sustainability, and innovation, resulting in timeless designs with a distinctive sculptural presence.
Studiopepe 5 Picks From Philia Collection
Studiopepe is a Milan-based architecture and design studio founded in 2006, working across interiors, collectible design, and creative direction. Renowned for its multidisciplinary approach, the studio creates immersive environments and objects that balance refined materiality with a strong sense of narrative, combining formal precision with poetic expression.
Through a thoughtful interplay of colour, texture, and composition, Studiopepe develops projects distinguished by their layered atmosphere, contemporary elegance, and enduring emotional resonance
Harshita Jhamtani
Harshita Jhamtani is an Indian designer and the founder of Harshita Jhamtani Designs, a Mumbai-based studio established in 2019. Her practice is rooted in a thoughtful balance between material innovation and environmental responsibility, with a focus on creating objects that are both visually striking and enduring in function.
Trained in architecture at the University of Mumbai and in furniture design at the Florence Institute of Design International (FIDI), Jhamtani approaches design through a multidisciplinary lens. Her work reflects a sensitivity to form, material, and process, often exploring sustainable techniques and conscious production methods.
At the core of her studio is a commitment to longevity — designing pieces that transcend trends and are intended to be lived with over time. Through a refined, minimalist language, her work engages with a broader dialogue on sustainability, craftsmanship, and the evolving role of design in shaping a more responsible future.
Saerom Yoon
Saerom Yoon (b. 1985) is a Seoul-based designer and artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans collectible furniture, sculpture, and installation. Educated in woodworking and furniture design at Hongik University, he explores the poetic relationship between material, light, and memory, transforming ephemeral experiences of nature into sculptural works that balance functionality with artistic expression.
Working primarily with dyed acrylic resin, wood, and metal, Yoon creates luminous compositions inspired by the shifting colors and atmospheres of sunrise and sunset. Through an ongoing exploration of transparency, reflection, and color, his works capture fleeting moments of landscape and emotion, inviting quiet contemplation while dissolving the boundary between design and sculpture. His work has been exhibited internationally and recognized with distinctions including Wallpaper* Design Awards’ Next Generation Designer of the Year.
