The final jury of the 'Prix Emile Hermes' has selected 17 projects from the contest theme 'la légèreté au quotidien / everyday lightness', a contest that was launched in 2008 in all the countries in Europe where Hermès has a commercial base.
The aim was to create an object for everyday life - Simplify use - Optimise function - Give material a spirit - Innovate to make everyday life easier - Create intelligent and user-friendly objects.
The jury unanimously decided not to award a first or second prize for this first edition of the Prix Émile Hermès, but rather to award three third-place prizes.
'Bronco' Rocking stool - Simon Lécureux, Switzerland - third-place prize
'Handbag support' Bag carrier - Bastian Goecke, Germany - third-place prize
'Rolling VS Folding' Weekend bag - Francesco Librizzi / Vittorio Venezia, Italy - third-place prize
'1+1' Briefcase - Alexandre Mussche / Xavier Figuerola, France
'Appendina' Hanging lamp - Silke De Vivo, Italy
'Centimes' Coin holder - Nounja Jamil, France
'Funambule' Cutlery - Constance Guisset / Grégory Cid, France
'Glacier Hallway Group' Table with lamp and stool - Jarl Fernaeus, Sweden
'Hélios' A jewel inspired by the weather - Nicolas Daul, France
'Le vivant' Glass - Susanne Rinderer, Austria
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I love the weekend bag design, but for some reason, I also love the rocking stool. Don't know why.
Nicolette