March 2017

Design for kids curated by afilii * Fuori Salone Milan 2017 * exhibitors

For the first time afilii – platform for design + architecture for kids presents during the Fuori Salone 2017 at Ventura Lambrate 14 young designers and upcoming brands from seven countries.

Ssstolik – play furniture by Marta and Dawid Grynasz

During one of our studio visits, we had the opportunity to watch a craftsman weave a large carpet. We also took into account games from our own childhood. These observations allowed us to create a piece of furniture that naturally encourages kids to personalize their space and practice their motor skills while having fun.

Meet Jaimee, Mum Blogger from yoyo-mom

Kids tend to have more of an open eye and an open spirit. They are less tainted than designers because they are not overexposed to art and design.

The Mother child dining – modern kids furniture by Maartje Steenkamp

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I was alone with my child and I wanted to picture the story of the contact between mother and child while eating. So all the dimensions and the form is based on the movements between the mother and the child. It’s a very intimate piece, there is only space for the two of them.