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Altin Studio is a contemporary design practice founded by Yasmine, an interior designer trained at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs de Paris (ENSAD), and Mehdi, a civil engineer educated at the Université de Bretagne Sud. Rooted in a deep appreciation for Tunisian craftsmanship, the studio draws inspiration from ancestral techniques, natural materials, and the cultural richness that has shaped the region throughout its history.

Working closely with a network of artisans across Tunisia, Altin Studio develops contemporary handcrafted furniture and objects that balance tradition with innovation. Defined by an organic and restrained aesthetic, their work celebrates materiality, texture, and imperfection while exploring the enduring relationship between craft, nature, and contemporary design.

Borja Barrajón is a Spanish sculptor based near Madrid whose practice is rooted in a deep exploration of stone and materiality. Trained at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Madrid, he has developed a distinctive body of work that bridges sculptural tradition and contemporary expression.

His work has been exhibited in galleries and art fairs in Spain and internationally, earning recognition through numerous awards, including the International Urban Sculpture Competition of the City of Pamplona and the Cosentino Prize International Sculpture Competition. Through his sculptures, Barrajón continues to investigate the relationship between form, matter, and space.

Wonwoo Koo is a South Korean designer whose practice bridges collectible design, furniture, and functional sculpture. Trained in furniture design and with a background in product and interior design, he explores the intersection of art and design through objects that balance sculptural expression with everyday utility. Drawing inspiration from nature, art, and the quiet moments of daily life, Koo creates refined pieces characterized by organic forms, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a meticulous attention to proportion. Viewing design as a sculptural language, his work seeks to achieve harmony between originality, functionality, and enduring aesthetic value.

Clément Thevenot is a French designer born in Normandy in 2000. Working across collectible design, art, and craftsmanship, he leads a multidisciplinary practice that explores the relationship between objects, space, and imagination.

Educated between the École Supérieure de Design de Troyes and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Thevenot developed a design approach shaped by both cultural exchange and material experimentation. Early experiences in an art foundry and alongside designer Vincent Dubourg further informed his interest in creating objects that extend beyond functionality and engage with narrative and emotion.

Drawing inspiration from the Radical Design movement, his work blurs the boundaries between art and design, resulting in sculptural pieces that challenge conventions and invite new ways of experiencing the domestic environment.

Born in 1986 and originally from the French Alps, Cécile Ducommun is a ceramic artist based in Lentilly, in France’s Monts du Lyonnais region. A self-taught maker, she creates stoneware vessels and sculptural objects distinguished by their organic forms and tactile surfaces. Entirely hand-built, her pieces are produced as unique works or in small series, each carrying its own individual character and subtle imperfections.