We are proud to introduce our new identity: Exploratory Projects.
What began as a special projects division has evolved into a product design studio and retail brand. This transformation reflects our growth and passion for design exploration. We’re excited to share the new creations that mark this new chapter with you.
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The KAY Chair is nominated for the Best Design Award!
Inspired by our Welcome Stool, Tokyo-based product designer Masaru Kiyota conceived this four-part wooden piece, held together by only four screws. Its odd forms come flat-packed, assembled by you into a well-proportioned chair that exudes elegance and exists seamlessly within your space. The KAY Chair is a testament to how unconventional design approaches can create functionally optimized furniture.
We stand humbled and deeply grateful to be considered for this prestigious title. This moment spotlights the human touch and meticulous care poured into this product together with the journey we’ve shared.
Thank you to the @goldenpindesign committee, to the KAY Chair’s designer @masarukiyota , and to the community of makers, we are honored to stand alongside and share the same passion for good design.
The KAY Chair is available in a distinguished palette of stains by Exploratory Projects on our website:
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Like opening a door to a guest, our Welcome Stool offers the same feeling of an unexpected encounter.
Composed of three interlocking pieces, it arrives as a flatpack and is available in our distinguished palette of stains at
FFA_CB26_PRJ01 : DISSECTING OUR MATERIALS
Drawing you closer into the natural, unpolished forms and textures of our 2026 Calendar Block. Working with the scrap piles from last year’s @exploratory.projects production, we developed a sculptural piece that integrates seamlessly into your space.
Each piece comes with black card stock monthly refills for 2026, available at
A welcome at your door.
Our umbrella stand is one that does its job with ease and still holds its own as a design piece, settling naturally into your space.
Often, big ideas start small. Our KAY Chair comes flatpacked, inviting you to immerse in its craftsmanship by assembling its parts into a beautiful, comfortable seating. Shop at
The Miniature Welcome Stool is a 1:4 scale model of our Standard Welcome Stool, offering a way to bring good design into your space.
You may customize your own miniature at @lotsoflocal this weekend and at @moai.concepts
We will be at @lotsoflocal this weekend (April 25-26) from 11:00am to 8:00pm at SoFA Design Institute, 2F The Proscenium Retail Row at Rockwell, Makati!
View our newly released Pipes & Beams collection, assemble your own Miniature Welcome Stool, and experience our product line firsthand.
The Cross Lock is an accessory for Welcome Stool owners that provides a sense of permanence, designed to keep your stool secure while still allowing for easy movement between spaces.
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In developing a distinctly grey shade exclusive to our friends at Silverlens Gallery, we explored a coloring technique new to our product line: paint washing. It uses water-based paint to add color while still allowing the natural wood grain to show through.
Our Shelving System and Welcome Stool, finished in this Silverlens-exclusive grey, can be found in their new cafe and retail space, the Den.
@silverlensgallery@silverlensden
