The shape is the starting point in the collection Graph, created by Bia Rezende

Art and design meet in the creations signed by designer Bia Rezende, who recently launched a sofa with arm and a layered coffee table, which are part of the Gráfico collection — which already includes an armchair, bench, and sofa. The launches reaffirm the concept of this line of furniture, where shape is the starting point. "Just like in previous pieces, the form is the protagonist and reinforces the series' commitment to reversing one of the most famous maxims of modern design. Here, it is function that molds to form — not the other way around," explains the designer. The inspiration for the new pieces comes from hand-drawn graphic investigations that resulted in rigorous geometric designs. Art, by the way, has been part of Bia's life since childhood. She made her first canvases, sculptures, and drawing studies at the age of seven and has never stopped. So, to create the latest launches, she resorted to tools she is well acquainted with, such as squares, compasses, and rulers. "The starting point is always round geometry: circles, curves, continuous and closed volumes. From these shapes, a reflection emerges about their functional strength in everyday life," she states.

According to Bia, the sofa with arm emerged from repeated requests from clients and partners of her studio. The new piece maintains the same aesthetic and constructive rigor of the Gráfico chair — marked by an elegant and minimalist build, as well as the harmony between shapes and colors. The linear structure stands out due to the subtle integration of the side backrest, which arises as a natural continuation of the collection's graphic language. The piece balances the comfort of everyday use and a sculptural presence in the projects. For its part, the coffee table is a reinterpretation of its predecessor, the side table, which gave rise to the entire collection. Previously, the piece fragmented into independent modules, and now, the difference lies in the integration where three different heights merge into a single piece. Each level seems to emerge over the other, creating a dynamic play of volumes and proportions. Shapes and colors are the main elements of these new pieces of furniture, which dispense with textures or ornaments. "It is a deliberate choice that puts the design at the center of the creative process," says Bia. The designer also states that with these launches, the Gráfico collection continues as a visual exercise that challenges the rationalist order of design.