Karim Rashid

Omnivorous and insatiable, Karim Rashid is one of the most prolific designers of our time, boasting thousands of projects, hundreds of awards, and dozens of museums showcasing his work. Born in Cairo from an Egyptian father and English mother, Rashid releases his exuberant creativity in any context in which he is immersed. A naturalised Canadian residing in New York, Rashid produces furnishings for public and fashion interiors, as well as being a designer, artist, and electronic musician. Student and admirer of the great Ettore Sottsass, Karim Rashid opposes the constraints of functionality vs aesthetics, whilst never comprising on the latter, with his own individual style. His designs obscure the concept of practicality with forms that are both bold and soft, producing a surprising, magical effect. A passionate enthusiast for democratic design, creating products for both the luxury market and mass distribution, never lowering his exceptionally high standards for imaginative quality.