Founded in Beirut, House Humbaba is a slow-design publisher creating playful objects for curious minds by Davina Atallah. Their debut collection, Body Blocks, was unveiled at Milan Design Week 2025, offering bold shapes, dark coiled beards, wings, hooves and horns—art-inspired building sets that invite exploration. At the heart of their philosophy: design should spark joy, be as practical as it is playful, and be made to last. Each object is produced in small batches with care and intention—ready to be loved, used and passed on.
A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH OH RRR MAK
I AM...
We are OH RRR MAK, a furniture and lifestyle design brand based in Seoul, South Korea. Guided by our core philosophy — “Beyond Form. Design the Unseen.” — we believe design goes far beyond shape and aesthetics. It is about shaping the unseen layers of how people live, feel, and connect with their surroundings.
I DO...
We design and create furniture, objects, and spatial solutions that seamlessly integrate into everyday life. Our mission is to bring meaningful design into people’s daily routines, blending functionality with emotional depth.
CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
To us, childhood represents infinite possibilities and pure freedom — a time when creativity knows no boundaries and imagination shapes the way we see the world. This spirit continues to guide our design philosophy today.
IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
Imagination is the power to reinterpret reality — the starting point of every design and the force that transforms ordinary moments into meaningful experiences.
MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
We deeply value the chairs we design for people — objects that invite comfort, conversation, and connection in everyday life.
MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
Our signature brand colors are blue and orange. These two shades bring a refreshing vibrancy into a space, adding both energy and warmth to their surroundings.
MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...
@ohrrrmak_official — our official brand account, where we share our latest projects and philosophy.
@kong_hyeon_ — the personal account of our lead designer, showcasing design perspectives and creative processes.
(We’ll share the third one soon.)
SMILE STOLL BY OH RRR MAK
This Halloween, meet Smile Stool by Oh Rrr Mak — a playful design piece that looks like a little ghost, ready to brighten your entryway. Created for sitting while changing shoes, it fits perfectly in an entryway, hallway, or shoe closet, adding a warm and joyful touch to everyday life. With its soft curves and simple form, Smile Stool blends function and fun, proving that good design can also make you smile. Let this “friendly ghost” welcome you home — not just on Halloween, but all year round.
A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH VANESSA YUAN
I AM...
Vanessa Yuan, designer and co-founder of ecoBirdy.
I DO...
Drawing my ideas out of my head, researches on new materials and technologies.
CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
Dreaming without boundaries.
IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
Feeling free and fun.
MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
A plant.
MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
Deep bluish Green.
MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...
MARINE COLLECTION BY ECOBIRDY
Ecobirdy’s Marine Collection draws inspiration from the fluid shapes and dynamic energy of Antwerp’s seaside life. This range of elegant, organically designed children’s products blends functionality with natural beauty, capturing the essence of coastal living. With smooth lines and soft curves, the collection offers sustainable, stylish solutions perfect for modern families who value eco-conscious design. Let’s explore the full Marine Collection at Ecobirdy’s site for timeless, nature-inspired pieces.
MAJLIS BODY BLOCKS TOTEM EDITION BY DAVINA ATALLAH AT WE DESIGN BEIRUT
At Villa Audi in Beirut, for the exhibition Totems of the Present and the Absent curated by Gatserelia Design, designer Davina Atallah unveils the new Majlis Body Blocks. Totems Edition — a stunning evolution of her modular, stackable floor cushions inspired by ancient Mesopotamian forms. Soft, sculptural, and inviting, these large-scale cushions echo the majlis, a traditional gathering space where generations meet and exchange ideas. Designed for play and connection, they invite users to build, stack, and reshape — reclaiming what was lost through erasure and reimagining identity through creativity. Crafted in water-repellent, stain-resistant fabrics and filled with shredded foam, each piece can be customized by size, color, and texture for both indoor and outdoor use. Majlis Body Blocks. Totems Edition blurs the line between design and ritual — turning memory, culture, and play into living forms.
TAKASHI MURAKAMI X LOUIS VUITTON: ARTYCAPUCINES SHINE AT ART BASEL PARIS
At Art Basel Paris, the collaboration between Takashi Murakami and Louis Vuitton took center stage with a dazzling new edition of the Artycapucines collection.
Presented at the Grand Palais, Murakami’s vision transformed the classic Capucines bag into a playful and sculptural piece — a true blend of art and luxury design. Tentacles, rainbow motifs, and jewel-like details celebrated the artist’s joyful universe and Vuitton’s craftsmanship. This project is a perfect example of how creativity can bridge worlds — from contemporary art to high fashion — inspiring new ways of seeing and living with design. Art becomes wearable, and imagination takes form.
LA DODICESIMA ALTALENA BY FRANCESCO ARENA
Installed on a hilltop in Capalbio Scalo, Tuscany, La dodicesima altalena (The Twelfth Swing) is a monumental circular structure — 15 meters wide — by Francesco Arena holding twelve bronze swings suspended by chains. One swing defies gravity, pointing skyward. On each seat is engraved a quote — from Dostoevsky, T.S. Eliot, Kerouac, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, and others. Eleven phrases affirm meaning, belief, or thought. The twelfth, on the inverted swing, questions them all. This sculptural installation invites reflection on truth, perception, and contradiction, where even the laws of physics bend to artistic inquiry.
MEMORY BOX BY PICKY PARENTS E KLARA SUMOVA
The Memory Box, designed by Picky Parents & Klára Šumová, is a poetic storage object created to preserve childhood treasures — from baby teeth and first drawings to love notes and photos. A modern-day reliquary, it offers a beautiful way for families to honor milestones and memories, often tucked away and forgotten. The box celebrates traditional Czech craftsmanship. It brings together the talents of illustrator Barbora Idesová, woodcarver Klára Paclíková, and carpenter Štěpán Holoubek. Photography by Michaela Karásek Čejková (Picky Parents) captures its timeless charm. Meant to be passed on to a child on a special day — like their 18th birthday — the Memory Box becomes a unique, intimate archive of growing up.
NYSA CERAMIC
We fall in love with creators who shape stories from clay — and NysaCeramic is one such dream. Each piece from Nysa feels like a moment suspended between earth and imagination. Handmade with care, inspired by nature and myth, their ceramics bring warmth, depth, and poetic presence into everyday interiors. From plates etched with symbolism to vessels that whisper of landscapes, NysaCeramic turns a table or a shelf into a canvas of soft, natural artistry. In a world of mass production, Nysa reminds us that beauty is made slowly, thoughtfully, with hands that listen to the clay.
BABY BEE BY TRUFFLE BEE
we’re always on the lookout for brands that speak the language of design, play, and childhood wonder. That’s why we fell in love with Truffle Bee — a brand where table culture meets bold creativity. Their kids’ line, Baby Bee, brings the same joyful spirit to little ones’ daily rituals. From bibs to placemats, everything is crafted with care, color, and imagination, turning mealtime into a playful design moment. Baby Bee isn’t just about functionality — it’s about including children in the beauty of everyday life, with style and softness that parents and kids will both adore. Truffle Bee makes the table a place of joy for every age.
A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH PAVLA TYLICHOVA
I AM...
Pavla Tylichova. I am an architect and a mother of two wonderful sons, thanks to whom I began to focus more on design during their early childhood (and thus the limited time I had for my architectural profession). More precisely: I began to design urban furniture, but also interior furniture and toys.
I DO...
in addition to the above, I am currently also interested in interior design, both new and and renovations of older buildings.
CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
a beautiful memory for me of a time when nothing was impossible. Freedom, carefreeness and a world full of ideas and dreams about my future life.
IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
a joy for me and still a bit of an escape into my childhood.
MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
I like collecting objects: minerals, statuettes, shells, fossils...I collect with my younger son:)
MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
blue.
MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...
PAVLA TYLICHOVÁ
At unduetrestella, we love discovering designers who blend storytelling, functionality and a sense of place. One of these inspiring talents is Pavla Tylichová, a Czech architect and designer whose work spans from architecture to interior and product design, always guided by a deep respect for context, materials and time.
What we admire most in Pavla’s approach is her ability to create objects and spaces that are both poetic and practical. Her projects speak quietly but powerfully: whether she is designing a piece of children’s furniture or a public park, every detail feels intentional, essential, and emotionally resonant.
Pavla believes that good design should evolve naturally from its environment and from the lives of the people who use it. This philosophy shines through in her soft, minimal aesthetics and in her sustainable choices — values we at unduetrestella also share and promote.
Discover more about her beautiful world — and stay tuned, because we are sure her story will cross paths with ours again soon.
A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH VERONIKA WATZKOVÁ AND MONIKA ČECHOVÁ MATĚJKOVÁ
I AM...
Veroronika Watzková, one of the studio MYDVĚ.
I am a designer, set designer and goldsmith.
I am Monika Čechová Matějková, I'm one of the studio MYDVĚ, which means we two (in the feminine gender). I'm a designer and artist.
I DO...
I work mainly for theaters. I design theater sets and costumes. With Monika, I design and make sculptures for the MYDVĚ studio. When I have time, I dedicate myself to making original jewelry. (Veroronika)
I am dedicated to exhibition displays, their design and working with space, and last but not least, I like to create sculptures and objects especially with Veronica. We work with wood or ceramics, but also glass or metal. (Monika)
CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
freedom. (Veroronika)
a magical time that gives each of us the space to discover the world and ourselves. Maybe a short time..A period that, even if it ends, can continue if we want and let the child within us continue to be a part of us, grow, discover and rejoice. (Monika)
IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
one of the most important things for creativity and life. (Veroronika)
a tool for life. The ability to see what we want and can do. It's something we can't live without. (Monika)
MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
book. (Veroronika)
my bed. (Monika)
MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
green and orange. (Veroronika)
pink & green & yellow. (Monika)
MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...
@jaimehayon
@ronanbouroullec
@salzburgerfestspiele
(Veroronika)
I try not to spend much time on Instagram, nor look for inspiration there, but I like to follow the Monster Diva
profile of @ladygaga & Drag Diva - @the_symone. (Monika)
BLUDÁRIUM COLLECTION BY STUDIO MY DVĚ
Studio MY DVĚ is the creative collaboration between Czech designers Monika Čechová Matějková and Veronika Watzková, brought together by a shared love for traditional craftsmanship and a passion for natural materials. Their work blurs the lines between childhood and adulthood, sculpture and function, imagination and design.
Let's discover one of their latest collections, the BLUDÁRIUM collection, a sculptural series of wandering creatures inspired by raw, elemental childhood fantasies. These figures evoke the soul of wood—free, joyful, and protective of their environment. Beyond their whimsical forms, the collection carries a powerful message: a critique of the senseless transport, felling, and consumption of wood beyond its local context. Each creature embodies spirit and purpose, designed not just to inhabit a space, but to guard it, bring joy, and keep us company—reminding us of the magic that exists in mindful creation.
A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH BARBARA GEVAERTS
I AM...
Barbara Gevaerts, a painter and illustrator.
I DO...
making things with paint, pencil, crayon and more…
CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
innocence, joy, fun, safe.
IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
everything, I’d be lost without.
MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
my kids artwork in our home.
MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
blue, always and at the moment pink.
MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...
BARBARA GEVAERTS
At unduetrestella, we are always searching for artists who bring something poetic, personal, and powerful into children’s spaces. We’re proud to introduce you Barbara Gevaerts, a talented Dutch illustrator whose creative journey began with a deep love for drawing, painting, and storytelling. Her first project, Lieve, was a children’s magazine full of tenderness and imagination. From there, she developed a delicate collection of prints and posters, now shipped worldwide and sold in selected concept stores in the Netherlands and beyond.
Recently, her work has expanded to include acrylic and oil painting on canvas and wood panels. Her latest pieces blend gesso, acrylic, and oil—bringing softness and depth to themes of motherhood, daily life, and the beauty of nature.
We love her ability to turn quiet moments into timeless artworks that speak to both children and adults.
A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH MATYAS BARAK
I AM...
Matyáš Barak.
I DO...
I am a designer and teacher, and a weekend barista.
CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
for me a time of freedom and creativity, but also of discovering limits and learning to rely on myself.
IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
a joyful space of possibilities, where connections and new ideas can emerge.
MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
my reusable coffee cup. It’s yellow, made from recyclable plastic, and it makes me happy to carry it around the city.
MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
I can’t choose just one favorite color, but I love saturated, primary colors like yellow, red, and blue.
MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...
TRIPUS BY MATYAS BARAK
Designed by Matyáš Barák, TRIPUS is more than just a seat — it’s a sculptural public furniture piece that offers both function and quiet refuge. The newest (and tallest) member of the Tripus family, it invites one person at a time to pause, sit, and reconnect with their surroundings. Crafted from industrial gas pipes with a plywood seat and integrated LED lighting, TRIPUS transforms throughout the day: from a lookout spot by daylight to a softly lit reading space at night.
Photos by Anna-Marie Křížová and Vladimír Barák.
AMIA BY MINIFORMS
Refined yet full of character, Amia is the latest upholstered chair from Miniforms. Its sleek, expressive lines are softened by rounded joints, revealing a design that balances practicality with quiet elegance. Thoughtfully crafted, Amia’s crossed legs create a subtly squared backrest—its signature detail. With its minimalist attitude and distinctive silhouette, Amia is a modern chair made for contemporary interiors. Discover the beauty of simplicity, reimagined.