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Stephane De Winter<br />
Transcending beauty through artisanship<br />
Designer of Torsa, Cascade, Zendo Sense, Kobo and Radoc<br />
Good design goes hand in hand with usability and comfort. Th<strong>at</strong><br />
is wh<strong>at</strong> inspires <strong>Manutti</strong> founder and head designer Stephane De<br />
Winter (1968). He cre<strong>at</strong>ed and guards the unique <strong>Manutti</strong> DNA:<br />
smart design, craftsmanship and a profound sense of quality. This is<br />
reflected in his Kobo, Radoc and Zendo Sense collections, fe<strong>at</strong>uring<br />
a mix of refined, classic designs with a contemporary twist. Always<br />
receptive to the customer’s needs and in line with the l<strong>at</strong>est trends,<br />
his team transcends itself to go beyond beauty.<br />
M<strong>at</strong>thew Townsend<br />
Establishing timeless connections<br />
Designer of Cobi & Sunrise<br />
After studying industrial design in Montreal, American designer M<strong>at</strong>thew Townsend<br />
(1992) pursued his passion for furniture design <strong>by</strong> moving to Florence, Italy.<br />
Aesthetics and functionality come together perfectly as M<strong>at</strong>thew constantly finds<br />
cre<strong>at</strong>ive new ways to use m<strong>at</strong>erials in his designs. “Establishing a strong personal<br />
connection between user and the design is wh<strong>at</strong> makes a piece timeless” says<br />
M<strong>at</strong>thew, who believes th<strong>at</strong> good design comes down to the user’s experience<br />
and perception of th<strong>at</strong> piece. The Cobi coffee table collection was his first design<br />
for <strong>Manutti</strong>. With Sunrise, M<strong>at</strong>thew has cre<strong>at</strong>ed a completely new and unique<br />
collection consisting of sofa’s, chairs, tables and loungers. The use of fabric and<br />
textile as part of the furniture frames cre<strong>at</strong>es an intriguing yet balanced contrast.<br />
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