Chair Challenge 2021

Born in 1969, he studies interior design at Institut Saint Luc before opening his own Studio in Brussels. In 2000 Xavier Lust start to design for MDF Italia, an ongoing relationship which was the start of his collaboration with leading international producers such as Driade, De Padova, Cerruti Baleri, Fiam, Extremis… At the same time he continues to create pieces of Art-design, pièce unique or limited editions represented by the best galleries in the sector: Galerie du Passage (Paris), Nilufar (Milan), Ralph Pucci (USA). His work is clearly identifiable through the visible tension he gives to his objects, and the curves inspired by his innovative (de)formation process of metallic surfaces. He has received of dozens of awards including Compasso d'Oro ‘s special mention. His work has appeared in over 50 exhibitions and is a regular feature in international design publications. He is a regularly invited guest lecturer at leading art and design institutions around the world. " A wonderful aspect of Xavier's work is the illusion of lightness and motion," writes the Russian critic Olga Bozhko. "In his designs he manages to express what seems impossible. It's seems as though his works are not created; they are born."

Jarle Slyngstad live and work in Sykkylven, Norway where he runs his design studio in an old discontinued furniture factory. With a fully equipped workshop, showrooms and office facilities he deliver his designs on different platforms: sketches, 3d-renders, cad-models, VR-models, 3D-printed models, mock-ups and full scale models ready for industrialization. For Jarle it is very important to have this nearness to the physical prototyping, especially with respect to ergonomy and dimensioning. His work as a designer springs from a strong urge to create. This urge leads him into new landscapes with new challenges. The challenges are the mechanism that triggers the spark energy to solve problems. Good design is simple answers to complex questions. The aesthetics of the design springs from the simplicity of the solution. This is also the characteristic of Scandinavian Design. In times with a strong focus on the environment, it is a paradox that we create more and more products. Jarle Slyngstad`s approach will always be to create products you will love and will last long. He thinks this is the best way to meet enviromental sustainability. His most successful products has been in production for more than 30 years. Jarle Slyngstad is member of Norwegian Federation of Interior and Furniture Designers NIL/IFI. He has been awarded in several national and international competitions.

Lodovico Bernardi is an award-winning designer with extensive experience across a range of disciplines, including furniture, interior, lighting and product design, as well as creative direction. Known for his intuitive understanding of materials and shapes; respect for both traditional design approaches as well as cutting-edge technology; and cross cultural sensibility, his distinctive design solutions have won international acclaim and global media attention. The Italian’s passion for form, function and aesthetics is longstanding. Having grown up alongside a now fourth-generation family business specialized in woodwork, Bernardi went on to study Industrial Design at the University of Venice. After, he enjoyed creative collaborations with acclaimed designers including Aldo Cibic and Mario Mazzer; brands such as lighting design firm, iGuzzini; as well as multinational online furniture retailer, Made.com, as Product Manager. Drawing on his international experience and insights, in 2014 he founded Lodovico Bernardi Studio. Operating internationally, the practice offers a full range of design services in the fields of furniture, products, lighting, interior and branding, including creative direction and design strategy.