Born: 1974.\ Famous works: Ikebana vase, Formakami lamp, JH97 chair and Elefy chair.\ Education: Industrial designer from European Institute and Design.
Spanish designer and artist Jaime Hayon was born in Madrid. From the simple Jaime Hayon furniture to the elegant Jaime Hayon lamps, his training in industrial design has left its mark on his designs.
He is known for constantly finding new perspectives and challenging the boundaries between art and design. Besides having a flair for combining an object with function, Jaime Hayon has a knack for designing products with history and soul. About his work, he says it's important to remember that his designs are created by people for people. He believes that his designs should provoke his audience while making the user feel comfortable.
After studying industrial design, Hayon joined Fabrica - the Benetton-funded design and communication academy - in 1997. In a short space of time, he went from being a student to leading their design department. Eight years later, Jaime Hayon decided to try his hand at his own studio, Hayon Studio. He quickly found success - first in designer toys, ceramics and furniture and later in interior design and installations.
Hayon Studio has its creative base in Valencia, Spain. Hayon's work has been represented in the world's most prestigious art and design publications. He has also won numerous awards for his designs, including several Elle Decoration International Design Awards. Time Magazine included him as one of the 100 most relevant creators of our time, while Wallpaper magazine has recognised him as one of the most influential creators of the past decade.
Jaime Hayon design fits easily into the well-known Fritz Hansen DNA, where, in addition to quality and function, the focus is on aesthetics. Together with high functionality, Hayon adds personality and soul to any design. A soul that the user can associate with in one way or another. This is evident in the Jaime Hayon vases Ikeru and Ikebana, which allow you to arrange beautiful cut flowers into a beautiful bouquet. The vase is also highly decorative in its own right and can therefore be decorated with many, few or no flowers.
Also note Hayon's Happy Hook - a functional hook with a cheerful design that is clearly inspired by the familiar happy smiley.
In the range from &Tradition you'll find the popular Formakami lamps by Jaime Hayon. He was inspired by the traditional rice paper lamp, which is particularly associated with the Japanese style. The designer himself says that Formakami represents a point where "the past becomes the new". The lamp combines the beautiful cosy light shining through the thin material with a modern and Scandinavian design expression.
Also, check out the colourful Momento throws from &Tradition that are guaranteed to keep you warm on cold evenings and create extra cosiness in the sofa area.