Hay. Ediz. a Colori
Hay. Ediz. a Colori by Kelsey Keith is a visually engaging exploration of the HAY brand, published by Phaidon Press Limited in 2022. This edition spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into the origins and evolution of HAY, a company founded in 2002 by Rolf and Mette Hay, which has significantly influenced the perception of Scandinavian design by making stylish and functional objects accessible to a wider audience.
Readers will find a rich narrative that highlights HAY’s innovative approach to everyday design, showcasing its vibrant products and collaborations with notable designers and companies. The book features exclusive interviews with prominent designers and is beautifully illustrated with 600 color images, offering insights into the brand’s aesthetic and its connections to various cultural communities. This monograph not only celebrates HAY’s 20th anniversary but also provides a comprehensive look at its trajectory within the realms of design, decorative arts, and product development.
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Welcome to HAY’s universe of irresistible, affordable, everyday design.
‘HAY is destined to be an important part of the modern design canon – not as the result of design theory or design thinking, but as a result of design doing.’ – John Hoke III, Chief Design Officer, Nike
In 2002, husband and wife Rolf and Mette Hay founded their namesake company and forever changed how the world perceives Scandinavian design. Born from the duo’s desire to make outstanding design available to all, HAY reimagines functional objects, turning couches, cutting boards, towels, and toothbrushes into vibrant items that bring joy to one’s daily life.
Simple, stylish, and affordable, HAY’s furniture and accessories are a seamless blend of quality and economy. The brand’s deep connections within the art, food, fashion, and broader cultural communities, as well as its exuberant use of colour – icy pastels, Memphis primary colours, rich jewel tones, and vivid near-neons – ensure HAY’s best-selling products including the Mags Sofa, Matin Lamp, About A Chair, Palissade Collection, and Sowden Accessories Collection remain one step ahead of the zeitgeist.
Published to coincide with the brand’s 20th anniversary, this inspiring visual monograph explores HAY’s origins and astronomical trajectory, including its close partnership with Herman Miller; its collaborations with an ever-growing stable of brilliant designers, along with design companies such as COS, IKEA, and SONOS; and the aesthetic alchemy that makes HAY’s products and retail environments so distinct.
The book features exclusive interviews with five pairs of designers: Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec; Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien; Shane Schneck and Clara von Zweigbergk (who also designed the book); Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen; and Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi.
Beautifully illustrated with 600 colour images, HAY also includes an introduction by Kelsey Keith, the editorial director at Herman Miller, and contributions from Lucy Bourton, Duncan Riches, Emily Nathan and Tom Morris.
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