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Tiramisu

The Tiramisu collection combines function and style. Inspired by the dessert, the collection is named Tiramisu, directly translated as "pull me up," signifying "cheer me up" in Italian. This dual meaning inspires the design, aiming to bring positive vibes to the space and enhance user-friendliness with its easily graspable and movable silhouette. The Tiramisu collection is available in various sizes, offering options with upholstered or wooden table tops, serving functions as both coffee table and pouf.

Created by Ruya Akyol

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Honored with the A' Design Award.

Ruya Akyol

Rüya Akyol, completed her education at Istanbul Technical University, Politecnico di Milano and Domus Academy with honors in Industrial Design and Communication Design. She worked with Claudio Bellini in Milan and Philippe Starck in Paris as a designer and studio director for many years before she established her own practice. As a Milan based designer and consultant, she provides product, furniture, and spatial design, as well as brand identity and art direction services. The holistic design approach that she embraces, creates homogeneous and clear brand identities. The designer's style is a synthesis of contemporary Italian and minimalist Scandinavian.

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