For Collection II, Relay Design Projects is delighted to present our second collection of design commissions during London Design Festival 2024. In partnership with Netil House and Shoreditch Design Triangle. The second collection includes new works by EBBA (UK), HAHA studio (Sweden), Jihyun Kim (South Korea), Silo Studio (UK) and Niveau Zero Atelier (France). 

The selection of the second cohort of artists & designers focused on those pushing the boundaries of material use in their fields of expertise - whether that be product design, ceramics, or architecture. Although the brief is left open, preferring to prioritise space & resources, often exciting design themes emerge. In this collection the designers have individually sought to experiment with combinations of dual materials, occasionally opting for unlikely pairings. 

For example, reclaimed clay waste is combined with precision-cut steel in Niveau Zero Atelier’s commission. This precision is echoed in the colourful & totemic forms of Silo Studio’s anodised aluminium structures, which combine with glass & mirror to experiment with extended forms and reflections. These are displayed alongside Jihyun Kim’s terracotta structures suspended almost weightlessly with colourful ceramic glazes. These hand-built works stand in contrast to the machined finishes of HAHA studio’s etched aluminium series of lighting and furniture. These etched surfaces in turn compliment EBBA’s boldly ribbed oak coffee tables, which are combined with ceramic legs. 

Together, this second collection of commissions exemplifies Relay Design Projects desire to support design innovation - each commission seeking to push the boundary of material use.