NEWSLETTER

issue 43 | March 2024

The Design Journey of Cecilie Manz

Cecilie Manz, a luminary in the world of contemporary design currently resides and works in Copenhagen. Her design path unfolded after graduating from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – The School of Design in 1997. In 1998, she founded her own studio, marking the beginning of an illustrious career that spans furniture, tableware, lighting, and electronics.

In a pivotal chapter of her design narrative, Cecilie Manz embarked on a remarkable collaboration with Maruni. This creative alliance birthed the EN Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of Danish design sensibilities with Japanese woodworking excellence.

Following several years of collaboration with Artistic Director Naoto Fukawasa and an invitation extended to Jasper Morrison, Maruni sought Cecilie Manz to infuse ‘colors’ into the Maruni Collection. Her design process, deeply connected to colors, is eloquently expressed by Manz:

“An object can change shape and appearance completely when changing the color. When starting a design process, the idea is often born in a certain color, a certain atmosphere.”

In the next chapter, we will explore Cecilie Manz’s unique design approach as showcased in her first solo exhibition held in Japan in 2023.

Announcement

Save the date for Maruni’s new product launch at Salone del Mobile.Milano, 16-21 April 2024.
Pavilion 24, Stand D06