The choices of the International Friend of Habitare 2019

The International Friend of Habitare in 2019, the president of the Italian design company Alessi, Alberto Alessi, has chosen what he considers to be the most interesting products and phenoma at Habitare. See the choices below and remember to check them at the event.

THE MOST INTERESTING STAND: Hemmo Honkonen (6n4)

– The stand is very simple. Simplicity is typical for Finnish design culture. I was impressed by the products, especially the chair and stool from the Audible furniture collection. I like the simplicity and quality.

THE MOST INTERESTING PRODUCT: Tapio Anttila Stadion chair (6h50)

– The Stadion chair is very simple. What I like about it is the bit of humour in it. Humour and having fun with the designs is rare in Finnish design.

THE MOST INTERESTING MATERIAL: March Design Studio tablecloth (6m81)

– This tablecloth collection brings something new to the table rituals.

THE MOST INTERESTING CONCEPT: Riot Innovations, Eese extension cord (6n58)

– It has a humble typology which I like. It is good to see something other than chairs and kettles as design products. This is an attempt to create a new typology.

THE MOST INTERESTING PHENOMENON: Rehome Toilet (6n10)

– This is a typology that hasn’t been taken into consideration in design. This is more of a concept rather than a product. The idea that it can be assembled and put in another context seems interesting.

”NEXT”: Next Aaltos / Young Finnish Design (6m8)

– It’s difficult to predict what will come next. Next Aaltos raise some interesting questions. It’s a good question to ask: Who will be the next Aalto? Do we even need a new Aalto?