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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Visual Creatives - The Best Nordic Agencies
has its own prototype workshop and 3D printer and products are tested throughout the design process. "It all goes hand in hand – aesthetics, functionality and innovation. When we can combine these elements in our products, we are happy." Ever since the agency was founded by industrial designer Larsvall in 1997, Idesign has maintained its long-term relationship with Kinnarps, which during the many years of partnership has grown to become one of Europe's biggest manufacturers of furniture and interiors for office and public spaces. Working with one of the giants in this field, the size of projects is significant – especially with one of the office chair models being produced in an impressive two million copies. However, the close partnership still allows for creative freedom and trust in the design process.
ABOVE: Kinnarps office chair Monroe
Helping firemen and outdoors enthusiasts In addition to its successful transportation and furniture solutions, Idesign has also developed creative yet functional professional products, such as Interspiro's communication system for firemen. The team designed the communication equipment to be mounted on the masks, and the inventive solution, incorporating visual strength, robustness and flexibility, won the Good Design Award in 2012. Other creative examples in the range of products include award-winning aluminium staircase Fred a stair and baby stroller Kronan. The sustainability focus also shows in Idesign's work for outdoors equipment company Lundhags, with products such as the environmentally friendly ice claws, which has received the Swedish Excellent Design award. , "It is fantastic for us to be able to work with products we feel passionate about, and which our clients are proud to use," explains Larsvall. "The variety of projects brings great advantage in terms of new knowledge and inspiration for the team, and our clients also get incredibly motivated when they come to our office and see the broad range of what we do."
Interspiro communication system for firefighters
Idesign's award-winning train seat for Arlanda Express
About Idesign Founded in 1997 by Johan Larsvall Based in Stockholm, with a nationwide network of experts Specialises in transportation design, furniture and outdoors products Clients include Alstom, Bombardier, Kinnarps, Lundhags, Interspiro and others
For more information, please visit: www.idesign.se Ice claws with cork grips, developed for Lundhags
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