Nicolas Zanoni
Born in Paris in 1995, Nicolas Zanoni is a versatile designer who embarked on his creative journey after graduating in industrial design from La Cambre. At the heart of Zanoni's artistic philosophy lies a profound commitment to materials. His work is a testament to the power of listening to these materials, allowing them to guide the design process. He takes a thoughtful approach by exclusively working with materials that have been overproduced by the industry, breathing new life into them through his designs.
Zanoni's creations, whether they take the form of a stool or a side table, are the tangible results of his material explorations. His innovative work involves using extruded Polystyrene, subjected to a meticulous process involving fire. This transformative journey endows each piece with a distinctive caramelized appearance, as if they have been touched by the alchemy of the elements. The surface of these objects becomes glazed, revealing a previously unseen facet of the material.
More recently, Zanoni has been working with metal plates and blending them with a street aesthetic referring to skate parks. The result lies in rolling tables and objects.
Nicolas Zanoni's design approach is a testament to his ability to harness the latent potential within materials, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. His work stands as a celebration of creativity guided by the innate character of materials, forging a unique connection between artistry and industrial production.
