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Studio AOAO is an Amsterdam-based interdisciplinary design studio founded in 2020 by Alicja Strzyzynska and Onur Iseri. Working at the intersection of art, sculpture, and collectible design, the duo creates handcrafted pieces that explore the relationship between object, space, and human experience.

Defined by organic forms, tactile surfaces, and a sculptural approach to functionality, AOAO’s work blurs the boundary between furniture and art. Through lighting, objects, and sculptural works, the studio develops pieces that evoke contemplation, emotion, and a deeper connection to materiality.

Rooted in craftsmanship and experimentation, Studio AOAO has developed a distinctive design language characterized by expressive forms, rich textures, and a poetic exploration of the dialogue between the physical and the metaphysical.

Marie Jeunet is a Paris-based artist and designer whose practice explores the expressive potential of light through sculptural objects and collectible lighting. Working with refined materials and minimalist forms, she creates poetic compositions that reveal subtle reflections, luminous refractions, and shifting perceptions, transforming light into an immersive sensory experience.

Guided by a delicate balance between craftsmanship and experimentation, Jeunet’s work celebrates the unique qualities of each material while inviting contemplation and imagination. Through understated forms and ethereal light effects, her creations blur the boundaries between art and design, bringing a quiet sense of wonder to the spaces they inhabit.

Le Berre Vevaud is the Paris-based design and interior architecture studio founded by Raphaël Le Berre and Thomas Vevaud. Working across interiors, collectible furniture, lighting, and bespoke objects, the duo develops a distinctive design language that combines French decorative tradition with contemporary sensibilities. Guided by a deep appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship, noble materials, and refined color palettes, their practice creates environments and objects that balance sculptural expression with everyday functionality.

Drawing inspiration from Art Deco, Bauhaus, the Memphis movement, and modernist architecture, Le Berre Vevaud explores the interplay of organic forms, rich materiality, and meticulous detailing. Through close collaboration with French artisans and manufacturers, the studio produces timeless works distinguished by their elegance, technical precision, and enduring sense of craftsmanship.

Ludovic Clément d’Armont is a French designer, artist, and founder of Semeur d’Étoiles, a studio that continues his family’s long tradition of artisans spanning glassmaking, painting, woodworking, and the decorative arts. Trained as both an engineer and an artist, his multidisciplinary practice bridges scientific knowledge with artistic intuition, creating sculptural lighting and objects that explore the relationship between mathematics, nature, and human perception.

Guided by the belief that science and nature follow the same universal principles, Clément d’Armont combines experimentation with craftsmanship to develop works that unite technical precision with poetic expression. Through this dialogue between analysis and imagination, his creations seek to reveal the harmony between natural phenomena, scientific discovery, and the human experience.

Ana Cecilia Tron Rubio is a Mexican designer and the founder of Abitante, a Mexico City–based studio dedicated to furniture, objects, and collectible design. Through a practice rooted in craftsmanship and material exploration, she develops pieces that balance sculptural presence with everyday functionality.

Drawing inspiration from Mexican artisanal traditions, natural forms, and contemporary living, Tron Rubio works closely with local craftspeople to create objects distinguished by organic silhouettes, tactile materiality, and a quiet sense of refinement. Through Abitante, she explores the relationship between heritage and contemporary design, creating works that evoke intimacy, atmosphere, and human connection.

Gabriela Campos is a Brazilian architect and designer based in Rio de Janeiro and the founder of Mais Alma, a design studio dedicated to creating furniture and objects with a contemporary yet inviting sensibility. Her work is characterized by clean lines, warm materials, and refined details, resulting in pieces that balance simplicity, comfort, and timeless elegance. Through Mais Alma, Campos develops a design language rooted in softness, authenticity, and a thoughtful connection between people and the spaces they inhabit.