Unusual
experiments , a focus on
sustainability and the reuse of
raw materials , and
emotional inspirations mark the work of the new generation of
Brazilian designers . But, despite looking to the future, these professionals do not fail to celebrate the legacy of great names who have paved the way so far. Check out below a selection of young designers whose work is worth getting to know and following!
Ana Weege - Estúdio Âmago. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2024. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)
Lucas Recchia has a degree in architecture, but began his career as a designer in 2018 when he created a collection of fused glass.
Born in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, he uses glass, bronze and stone to bring his creations to life, which are successful in galleries in Brazil and abroad — in 2021, he debuted at Rossana Orlandi's gallery in Milan, one of the most important in the world, which represents him in Europe and Asia. Lucas has irreverent technique and aesthetic sense and works with specialized artisans. At
CASACOR São Paulo 2024 , the pendant from the
Material Distortion series, designed by the designer, was highlighted at Estúdio Âmago, designed by
Ana Weege .
(Janaina Cavalli/CASACOR)
From São Paulo, designer
Sofia Venetucci draws inspiration from people's everyday lives. She is also a tireless researcher into
materials and their applications, which stimulates the young professional's creativity. Having graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts in 2017, Sofia worked for five years at the Campana
Institute and Studio and has participated in group design exhibitions since 2016, including events such as MADE, Sp-Arte, Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone in Milan. The designer's most recent launch is the
Bath collection ,
consisting of towel-covered chairs and benches designed for use in bathrooms, changing rooms, spas and showers. From the southern region of Brazil,
Vinicius Siega has been involved in the furniture industry since 2007 and has a background that spans different areas of design. Along the way, he has collaborated with major furniture brands in the Brazilian market, which has given him experience in strategic design, branding, creative direction and consumer markets. In 2015, he opened his own creative studio and has since launched over one hundred pieces on the market using a variety of materials and typologies. Known for his minimalist style, Vinicius stood out at
CASACOR São Paulo 2024 with the
Sal chair in a space designed by
Melina Romano .
(Fernanda Maleski/CASACOR)
Tiago Datti and Fernanda Maleski have combined their experiences to continue a family legacy of five generations of carpenters and
luthiers at
Estúdio Carmine . In the duo's studio, all production is
done by hand and combines traditional and contemporary carpentry techniques. A recent launch, the
Mirage collection features lamps inspired by Brazilian landscapes, with sinuous dunes and textures. The strategic choice of providing indirect lighting highlights this spectacle of light and shadow, revealing the details carved into the wood. (Pedro Barcellos/CASACOR)
Created by the Brazilian-Danish couple Victor and Søren,
Assimply is an experimental design studio whose DNA is a mix of Scandinavian minimalism and Brazilian bossa nova. Founded in 2021, the studio has its eyes on the future, focusing on producing objects, furniture and architecture made through the
reuse of materials . Traditional techniques such as Italian terrazzo are combined with contemporary techniques, as in the recently launched Nu collection. Furniture and objects feature
simple lines, which aim to highlight the contrast and interaction between reused elements, such as ceramics, Bahia beige marble, glass and aluminum — all from recycled or discarded sources. (Augusto Ribeiro/CASACOR)
Breve is a ceramics studio created by industrial designer Augusto Ribeiro, who combined artisanal work with digital technology processes in experiments that take on the most varied forms, functions and scales. Utilities, decorative objects and works of art produced in clay explore the infinite universe of
ceramics . In the new
Origens de Barro collection, the idea was to delve into the designer's maternal family, who owns a brick factory in Barra do Piraí, in the south of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Bricks were revisited with a new perspective and all the pieces in the collection emerge from experimentation with pieces that have just come off the production line, still fresh and moldable.
Mais Alma is a design studio in Rio de Janeiro founded by architect Gabriela Campos. With an artistic, authorial and contemporary approach to her work, the professional is passionate about the geometrical and fluidity of forms. In addition, her approach goes beyond the limits of design and meets art. An example of this is the new collection E strangeriras em Paris , where Gabriela interprets female artists who shared her academic training in the French capital at the beginning of the 20th century.
Architect, designer and carpenter, Pedro Luna has a
showroom at Galeria Metrópole, where he is part of an emerging creative movement in downtown São Paulo. Recently created in 2022,
Estúdio Pedro Luna has already been recognized by the Museu da Casa Brasileira, Prêmio Salão Design and IF Design Award. Furniture and objects created by the designer have been exhibited at exhibitions such as MADE - Mercado, Arte e Design, in São Paulo, Fuorisalone, in Milan, and Art Basel, in Miami. Pedro's main creative focus is the investigation of everyday objects, whose materiality comes from a practical purpose, giving them new meaning for a new use. The
Terra armchair , for example, dialogues with the design of modern Brazilian furniture, as in the parallel side structures present in Zanine Caldas' armchairs. A highlight of the piece, the
knitted upholstery is handcrafted and has a cozy texture, which contrasts with the rigid aspect of the
steel that structures the furniture.
(Anderson Angélico/CASACOR)
Patrick Afornali, a graduate in Biology and a design student at PUC-PR, is the son of a carpenter. He has been working as a furniture designer and product developer in Curitiba since 2015. In 2019, he decided to open his own brand and create products that use nature as a source of inspiration, also using his initial training in biology through biomimicry, seeking to translate nature's strategies and solutions into design. He has participated in national and international design exhibitions and events such as Paralela Design, Paris Design Week, Salone del Mobile and Fuori Salone in Milan. Recently launched, the Geoforma collection translates the encounter between material and craft. In it, solid elements rise to give rise to grand and delicate pieces, such as the Seixo table.
