PHILIA MAGAZINE

Evan Fay is an American designer and maker whose work explores the intersection of sculpture, furniture, and functional art. Working from his studio in the United States, he creates handcrafted pieces distinguished by expressive forms, tactile surfaces, and a deep respect for natural materials. Drawing inspiration from the landscape, craft traditions, and the emotional qualities of objects, Fay’s work blurs the boundary between utility and artistic expression.

Through a process rooted in experimentation and craftsmanship, he develops furniture that is both sculptural and highly functional. His creations reflect a contemporary approach to collectible design, combining material honesty, technical precision, and a distinctive visual language that celebrates individuality and the handmade.

William Guillon is a French designer and art director based in Bordeaux. Since founding his studio in 2014, he has developed a multidisciplinary practice spanning collectible furniture, lighting, and functional objects. Working primarily in cast bronze, including rare alloys such as white bronze, he creates sculptural pieces that blur the boundaries between design and art through a deeply handcrafted process.

Rooted in a neo-romantic aesthetic, Guillon’s work explores the tension between permanence and fragility, decay and elegance, transforming traditional craftsmanship into emotionally charged forms that feel both ancient and contemporary. Characterized by expressive textures, dramatic silhouettes, and a fascination with imperfect beauty, his practice creates functional sculptures that evoke mythology, memory, and the poetic resonance of material. Handmade in his Bordeaux studio, each work is signed, numbered, and conceived as a singular object with its own narrative.

Roxane Lahidji is a French designer based in Brussels whose practice explores the intersection of material research, sustainability, and collectible design. Trained at the Design Academy Eindhoven after earlier studies in illustration and product design, she develops experimental objects and surfaces through an alchemical approach that transforms overlooked natural resources into sculptural forms. Her work investigates how ecological innovation, traditional craftsmanship, and material experimentation can redefine contemporary luxury.

Working across furniture, objects, and material development, Lahidji creates collectible pieces distinguished by their tactile surfaces and geological character. Combining self-developed techniques with low-tech production methods and renewable materials, she blurs the boundaries between design, sculpture, and environmental research, revealing the hidden beauty and expressive potential of humble matter.

Cédric Breisacher is a French designer and maker whose work explores the intersection of craftsmanship, material experimentation, and contemporary collectible design. Working primarily with wood, he creates sculptural furniture and objects that balance organic forms, technical precision, and a deep sensitivity to natural materials. Rooted in a sustainable and hands-on approach, his practice reflects an ongoing dialogue between making, nature, and innovation.

Milla Vaahtera is a Finnish artist and designer based in Porvoo whose practice bridges collectible design, sculpture, and contemporary craft. Best known for her sculptural lighting, mobiles, and stabiles, she creates expressive compositions that combine hand-blown glass with delicately handcrafted brass structures, exploring the dialogue between movement, material, and space.

Working in close collaboration with master glassblowers while crafting the brass elements herself, Vaahtera embraces improvisation and the unpredictable nature of handmade processes. Rooted in Finland’s rich craft tradition yet unmistakably contemporary, her poetic works transform light and form into spatial compositions that blur the boundaries between functional design and sculpture.

Isac Elam Kaid is a Canadian sculptor and designer whose work explores the relationship between material, time, and form. Born in Alberta and now based between Vancouver and Tel Aviv, he creates collectible design, sculpture, and architectural commissions that draw from geological processes, ancient craftsmanship, and the natural world. His practice is rooted in direct engagement with materials, allowing fracture, erosion, texture, and imperfection to shape the final work.

Working across stone, plaster, wood, and cast materials, Kaid develops pieces that exist between sculpture and function, often evoking archaeological artifacts, architectural fragments, and ritual objects. Influenced by rural landscapes, Mediterranean heritage, and traditional building practices, his work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private collections as well as diplomatic and institutional commissions, including the Canadian embassies in Italy and the Netherlands.

Morghen Studio is a Milan-based multidisciplinary design studio founded by Roberto Tarter and Rodolfo Viola. Working at the intersection of design, art, and craftsmanship, the studio creates collectible lighting, furniture, and sculptural installations distinguished by a rigorous exploration of materials, light, and form. Every piece is conceived, developed, and meticulously handcrafted in their Milan workshop, where traditional artisan techniques are reinterpreted through technical research and contemporary experimentation.

Rooted in an ongoing dialogue between materiality and emotion, MORGHEN’s work transforms brass, metal, fabric, and light into sculptural compositions that redefine the perception of space. Presented internationally through galleries, exhibitions, and site-specific commissions, the studio’s practice balances heritage craftsmanship with an experimental spirit, resulting in timeless works that blur the boundaries between functional design and contemporary art.

OS ∆ OOS is the Eindhoven-based design studio of Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen, whose practice spans collectible furniture, lighting, objects, and interiors. Guided by concept and material exploration, the duo creates sculptural works that balance experimentation, functionality, and refined craftsmanship. Combining industrial production with traditional handcraft, OS ∆ OOS develops objects that celebrate innovation, materiality, and timeless design. Their work reflects a thoughtful dialogue between form, process, and everyday use.