What if a friend drops in to visit for a day or two’ How would you accommodate them’ What if your rug doubles as a magic kingdom’ How would you use this gift’ Or what if you need some privacy at work’ How do you find the best solution without isolating yourself’ By questioning the environments we create for ourselves and transforming our living spaces into places for mobility and experimentation, Paris-based designer Matali Crasset is taking the design world by storm. From her own multi-disciplinary practice, where she works on a diverse range of projects including products, graphics, exhibitions and interiors, Crasset explores the boundaries of personal and communal space and creates exciting new narratives from everyday rituals. On the eve of her first trip to Australia to deliver the keynote talk at Sydney Design 06, Lily Katakouzinos spoke to Matali Crasset from her Paris studio. Continue reading →