The results are in for Muuto Design Contest 002! Throughout this week, we introduced the winning projects and the designers behind them, concluding with Kihyun Kim, 1st place winner of this year’s contest.
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Introducing APS—A Piece of Seating by @kimkihyundesign , 1st place winner of the Muuto Design Contest 002.
For Seoul-based designer Kihyun Kim, a stool is not simply a standalone object, but the beginning of a system. Kim relates this to the Korean concept of Jeong, a form of shared warmth or connection between people. APS starts with one unit, yet fully reveals itself through repetition, connection, and rearrangement—shaping interactions between people, space, and everyday behavior.
“How can a single object involve both individual and collective activity?” he asks.
Explore the thinking behind Kihyun Kim’s APS submission. Learn more in our interview via the link in bio.
Portrait picture: Courtesy of Design House
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The results are in for the Muuto Design Contest 002! Throughout this week, we will introduce the winning projects and the designers behind them, continuing with Gabriella Mozo, one of this year’s runner-ups.
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Introducing Erosion Container by @gabriellamozo —runner-up in the Muuto Design Contest 002.
Rooted in material exploration and transformation, Erosion Container reflects Gabriella’s process-led approach to design. Inspired by naturally eroded rock formations observed while traveling through India, the project explores how surfaces evolve over time through interaction, pressure, and change.
“I wanted it to feel like a small window,” Mozo explains. “Something that contains, but still lets you see inside.”
Explore the thinking behind Gabriella’s Erosion Container submission. Learn more in our interview via the link in bio.
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The results are in for the Muuto Design Contest 002! Throughout this week, we will introduce the winning projects and the designers behind them, beginning with Jules Charvet, one of this year’s runner-ups.
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Introducing @jules.charvet 's cork stool—runner-up in the Muuto Design Contest 002.
For Paris-based designer Jules Charvet, a stool is an object that naturally shifts between functions and spaces. Made from cork, his project explores warmth, tactility, and adaptability through an honest and intuitive design shaped around movement and everyday use.
“It’s a very simple and identified typology, approached through cork,” Charvet explains.
Explore the thinking behind Jules Charvet’s submission. Learn more in our interview via the link in bio.
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Presenting the honorable mentions from the Muuto Design Contest 002.
We received over 1200 submissions for this year’s design contest, bringing together thoughtful ideas from designers across the world, each exploring new perspectives on material, function, and form. We also wanted to celebrate these honorable mentions as a token of gratitude to the designers who shared their vision with us:
Crate by Unknown, Untitled Studio – A stackable storage box designed as a functional construction block, shifting between everyday organization and modular furniture.
Columnar by Ewan Lamm / Ultramar Studio – A modular candelabra system composed of stackable aluminum units, inviting personal arrangements of light and atmosphere.
The Voute or Column by Marie Radke – Inspired by the soft architectural transitions found in classic Berlin flats, translating familiar curves into a tactile and sculptural object.
Clamp by Charlotte Marabito & Larissa Siemon – Reflective vessels shaped through the meeting of molten glass and industrial steel, capturing light, transformation, and memory.
Fold Mirror by Adrian Bursell & Siri Sverdborg – A mirror exploring how volume and depth can emerge from a thin material through softly folded linoleum and subtle shadow play.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Muuto Design Contest 002 and shared their perspectives with us!
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The Kink Vase combines sculptural form with playful proportions, creating an object that feels expressive with or without flowers. Designed for everyday bouquets, thoughtful gifting, and the small moments that make a space feel personal.
Find a retailer near you via the link in our bio.
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The Settle Outdoor Series by Anderssen & Voll balances lasting comfort with a refined expression. Featuring quick-dry foam and weather-resistant textiles, the series is designed for days that move slowly: poolside reading, afternoon sun, late dinners outdoors. Easy to maintain, easy to settle into!
Discover the design via the link in bio.
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Solid terrazzo, clean geometry, a slight asymmetry that gives it even more character. The Halves Coffee Table by MSDS Studio for Muuto moves effortlessly between indoor and outdoor spaces, sealed against the elements and built to last. Use the intersecting base to place books, trays, trinkets, cups, whatever you need. A design grounded in material, and made to endure.
Discover Halves Coffee Table and find a retailer near you via the link in bio.
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Warm weather in Copenhagen has a way of changing plans. Take a walk through the garden of Designmuseum Danmark today, where Lise Vester’s Dream View Bench offers a place to pause, made for leaning back, looking up, and staying outside a little longer. A contemporary piece set within a historic courtyard.
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Spring is in bloom! Bring that feeling indoors with the Muuto vase collection. Designed to complement every stem, from loose wildflowers to structured bouquets, each piece offers a distinct expression.
With or without flowers, they hold presence in a space.
Discover the full collection and your nearest retailer via the link in bio.
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The outdoors offers more than a change of scenery. It is a space to slow down, reconnect, and feel at ease. Muuto’s outdoor collection brings a sense of hominess beyond the home. A feeling shaped by light, colors, materials, and the rhythm of nature. Supporting both body and mind in moments spent in the open air.
Crafted with enduring, weather-resistant materials and considered comfort, each piece is made to last. Creating a smooth continuity between indoors and outdoors.
Discover our full outdoor collection and find a retailer near you via the link in bio.
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Some pieces earn their place outside. The Linear Steel Series by Thomas Bentzen for Muuto is designed for exactly that: long afternoons, changing weather, and everything in between.
At its core is galvanized steel because protection begins beneath the finish. Treated with protective layers to resist corrosion and withstand everyday use across every season. Made in Europe, the series includes a cohesive collection of dining and lounge seating and tables, available in a range of sizes and colors.
Explore the series via the link in our bio.
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The Flow Trolley in Taupe by Normal Studio for Muuto adapts to every moment: preparing, serving, storing—indoors or out. Its grooved trays and soft monochrome tone add a modern touch to any setting, while its wheels ensure effortless movement.
Architecture and location by @casacanjoan
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