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Shape, shadow and silence

The creative power of restraint in contemporary object design.

What remains

When surface ornament is removed, an object’s outline and balance become central.

Light as a collaborator

A broad shoulder, narrow neck or matte finish can produce changing shadows across the day.

Quiet visual language

Simplicity can create a more generous relationship between a designed object and the space around it.

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