A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH LAURA ITKONEN

I AM...
Laura Itkonen, an artist working passionately in the field of ceramics. I work and live in Helsinki, Finland.

I DO...
Mostly art but also collectible objects that are inbetween art and design. My style is playful, experimental and abstract figurative.







CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
Time of freedom. The mind is still very abstract, the imagination is flying and life is all about adventures. I wish everyone's childhood could be like that. And I wish everyone would carry these things with them into
adulthood. One should never stop playing.

IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
An escape from the real world. It’s fantasies and stories that can be anything. There’s no limitations, no boundaries and no rules, just a free spirit experimenting and playing.

MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
Handmade and unique. I know who made it and how much love went into making it. Support your locals and small businesses

MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
Depends a lot on where it's used. I use a lot of colors in my work and I don't know if I'd even dare to say I don't like some certain colour. But in general, I’d say that different shades of green often please me.

MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...

@teklan
@forage.fi
@noe_kuremoto_studio
(to name a few)

LAURA ITKONEN

Helsinki-based artist and designer Laura Itkonen creates sculptural ceramics that merge art, design, and material experimentation. Known for her bold textures, geometric forms, and architectural surfaces, her work transforms clay into tactile, contemporary objects with a strong visual identity. Combining hand-built techniques with innovative glazing, Itkonen explores color, contrast, and composition in both collectible pieces and functional design. Her ceramics — from sculptural vessels to wall reliefs — reflect a refined balance of craftsmanship and artistic expression. A distinctive voice in modern ceramic art, Laura Itkonen continues to push the boundaries of texture, form, and surface, making her work a standout in today’s design landscape.

A SHORT INTERVIEW WITH STUDIO LILIUM

I AM...
We are Studio Lilium, a multidisciplinary creative duo with a background in product and textile design. Our design approach is rooted in a constant focus on materiality, process quality, and the enhancement of craftsmanship.

I DO...
Our design journey integrates diverse languages: product design, textile experimentation, color research, and material prototyping. We believe in design that tells stories, engaging with tradition to reinterpret it in a contemporary way. We work with a strong spirit of collaboration, believing that dialogue and the exchange of visions are essential for creating authentic, innovative, and cohesive projects. Every phase of our work – from research to concept, through to prototyping – is guided by a rigorous formal approach, refined aesthetic sensitivity, and meticulous attention to detail.



CHILDHOOD TO ME IS...
That suspended time in which imagination brings every object and situation to life; it is the archive where we find many of the inspirations that fuel our projects.

IMAGINATION TO ME IS...
, for us, a constant presence in the creative act: it is the tool that allows us to explore beyond the boundaries of design and to find ever-new solutions, especially for ourselves.

MY FAVOURITE OBJECT IS...
Paper: a surface for writing ideas, drawing, and sketching, as well as a material for creating drafts, prototypes, and models. A multidisciplinary medium, just like us.

MY FAVOURITE COLOUR IS...
Terracotta, a warm and calming color that evokes Mediterranean sunsets.

MY FAVOURITE 3 IG PROFILES ARE...

@haydesign
@terraformae
@milkdecoration_magazine

KADŌ LAMP BY STUDIO LILIUM

The Kadō lamp is a poetic piece of design by Studio Lilium inspired by traditional Eastern floral arrangements. With its essential lines and bold colors, Kadō becomes a sculptural lamp that celebrates harmony between light and nature. Embracing the rhythm of the seasons, Kadō transforms over time: its minimalist structure remains calm and steady, allowing the plant to evolve and reshape the atmosphere around it. Just like Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement, the lamp features three main branches, symbolically connecting the human dimension with the sky. A piece where design, nature, and light come together, Kadō is a refined object for those who love meaningful, nature-inspired lighting.

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.)