A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH FEDERICA CIOTOLA

I AM...
An interior and product designer with a vision rooted in sustainability, innovation, and quality of life. I design spaces and objects that combine aesthetics, functionality, and environmental responsibility, with a strong focus on natural, low-impact materials.

I DO...
My practice spans residential interior design, furniture design, and educational activities. I believe in design that lasts over time and resonates with the places and people who inhabit them. My work with children has led me to reflect on design for them: a space and objects that encourage discovery, independence, and everyday wonder.



CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
The beginning of our relationship with space — a place where imagination builds reality. My designs for children aim to foster that relationship, creating objects that invite play, movement, and care, while lasting through time.

IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
A bridge between reality and possibility — a quiet force that transforms how we see and shape the world. It’s the beginning of every design process, where play becomes form and thought becomes space.

MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
My notebook, a place where I collect phrases that inspire me, drawings, and small fragments of thought. It’s both a diary and a laboratory, a space where ideas take shape freely before becoming projects. I love objects that grow with us, quietly shaping our routines and memories.

MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
Red, the colour of energy, warmth, and emotion. It reminds me of life in motion, of things that change and grow. I love how red can be both quiet and powerful, subtle and intense.

MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...

@Icantaffordthisbutmaybeshecan
@Clorophillas
@Olimpiazagnoli

FIT CHAIR BY FEDERICA CIOTOLA

Designed by Federica Ciotola, FIT CHAIR is a modular kids’ chair showcased at EDIT Napoli 2025. Created for children aged 3 to 7, it transforms seating into an intuitive game of composition, supporting creativity, autonomy, and psychomotor skills. Made of recycled and recyclable materials (Raytent Felt and Raytent Living fabrics), FIT CHAIR includes a central cylinder and three toroidal elements that can be stacked or used separately to create multiple seating solutions. Ideal for nurseries, learning spaces, and homes, FIT CHAIR blends sustainable children’s furniture with open-ended play—turning design into experience and experience into growth.

XD CHAIR BY THE FORM FOLLOWS

We’re always drawn to furniture that fuses elegance, innovation and durability — the XD Chair by The Form Follows embodies exactly that. With its bold silhouette inspired by Josef Hoffmann’s Fledermaus Chair and sustainable design (detachable upholstery, recyclable parts), this piece is both striking and thoughtful. Crafted in Southern Germany with an anodised aluminium frame and luxurious JAB City Velvet twist, the XD Chair becomes a statement of style built to last.

A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH CECILIA GENINATTI

I AM...
Cecilia Geninatti, a designer and ceramist.

I DO...
I design and handcraft ceramic sculptures that engage in a dialogue between form, space, and color.





CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
Discovery, exploration, and wonder. Things I strive to keep alive in my everyday life.

IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
The power to envision new worlds and new stories. It’s what allows us to change and to dream of new spaces.

MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
The camera is my favorite object; it allows me to narrate places through my eyes. Paying attention to small details helps me see and understand what I’m drawn to.

MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
My favorite color shifts from day to day, week to week. Today, it’s a mustard yellow, a yellow kissed by green.

MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...

@valentina.raffaelli
@brillo_magazine
@artribune

CIRCE CERAMICHE BY CECILIA GENINATTI

At unduetrestella, we celebrate design that tells a story — and Circe Ceramiche does exactly that. Based in Turin, Circe creates handcrafted ceramic pieces that blend art, design, and pure craftsmanship. Each object is a small transformation of clay into sculptural home décor, made to inspire everyday beauty.

A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH FELIX THEURER

I AM...
Felix Theurer, owner of frenchling.shop.

I DO...
I manufacture wooden toys in Germany, but not just for children, also adults.






CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
Like adulthood, just with more dedication to exploring & adventures.

IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
Daydreaming into the next idea, challenge or solution.

MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
Three: a pen, paper and a knive.

MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
Blue.

MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...

@italiasquisita

FRECHLING

At unduetrestella, we love design that grows with children — creative, sustainable, and full of imagination. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Frechling, a German brand redefining play through design and craftsmanship. Their Loggos wooden blocks invite children to explore balance, coordination, and storytelling — without rules, only imagination. Each piece is handmade in Southern Germany from sustainably sourced wood, designed to last and inspire. Perfect for families, kindergartens, and design lovers, Frechling toys are more than playthings: they’re tools for learning and creativity.

YUUGU BY NAOTO FUKUSAWA & JACKUETS

With YUUGU, Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, redefines the idea of a playground, transforming a familiar architectural shape into a poetic space for play and imagination. Created in collaboration with Jakuets, a Japanese company dedicated to designing environments for early childhood since 1916, YUUGU blurs the line between sculpture, design, and play structure. The work appears like a small house — calm, minimal, and beautifully proportioned — yet its form bends and folds, inviting children to climb, slide, and explore. Every curve is designed with sensitivity to both aesthetics and movement, creating a quiet dialogue between body and space. At unduetrestella, we love how YUUGU embodies the essence of Fukasawa’s “Without Thought” philosophy: design that feels natural, intuitive, and alive. It reminds us that even the simplest form can become a landscape of wonder when seen through the eyes of a child.

LINED PAPER BY NAAMA BENZIMAN

In Lined Paper, Israeli artist Naama Benziman transforms the quiet simplicity of notebook pages into a poetic reflection on memory, identity, and structure. Through delicate drawings and layered textures, she explores how lines — those meant to guide and contain — can also express fragility, rhythm, and emotion. Her work invites viewers to pause and rediscover the beauty of everyday forms, turning the familiar into a space of imagination and thought. At unduetrestella, we love how Benziman’s art balances precision and sensitivity, speaking to both children’s curiosity and adults’ nostalgia.

ALEX CHINNECK: FROM THE KNEES OF MY NOSE TO THE BELLY OF MY TOES

British artist Alex Chinneck transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary with his iconic installation From the Knees of My Nose to the Belly of My Toes in Margate, UK. Known for his surreal architectural illusions, Chinneck reimagines a traditional house with a façade that appears to slide down onto the street — a playful disruption of everyday reality. This large-scale artwork blurs the line between art and architecture, humor and precision, inviting viewers to look twice and question what they see. At unduetrestella, we love how Chinneck’s work turns imagination into structure, proving that even the familiar can surprise us when seen through creative eyes.

Photography by: Stephen O’Flaherty

EVERYTHING FLOWS BY JILL SENFT

Berlin-based artist Jill Senft brings her whimsical visual language to Beijing with the exhibition Everything Flows at E03 Gallery. Known for her bold shapes, soft humor, and dreamlike compositions, Senft transforms familiar moments into surreal worlds filled with curiosity and motion. In this new show, her characters and abstract forms appear in constant movement — flowing, floating, and balancing between order and chaos. Every brushstroke captures the joy of imperfection and the poetry of everyday life. At unduetrestella, we love how Jill Senft’s work speaks to children and adults alike, inviting everyone to look at the world with a sense of wonder and play.

HORNSCAPE PLAYGROUND BY WANG CHUNG-KUN

Minimal yet deeply expressive, Hornscape Playground by Taiwanese artist Wang Chung-Kun explores the connection between human movement, sound, and the urban environment. Through pneumatic mechanisms and principles of sound, the work translates motion into an exchange between people and their surroundings — where every swing and every ride becomes a rhythm of sound. At unduetrestella, we love how Wang Chung-Kun invites children and adults alike to listen with their eyes and play and resonate with their bodies, discovering how art transform motion and sound into emotion and wonder.

HOUSE HUMBABA BY DAVINA ATALLAH

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_house_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...

@nasawebb
@bbcearth
@midcenturyhome

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.