Barber Osgerby on creating the new Plan collection

In a talk by Dezeen, Edward and Jay sit in the Fredericia London showroom with Rasmus Graversen, Head of design, CCO and 3rd generation of the Graversen family owning Fredericia. Talking over the year-long process and the many thoughts going into the making of the Plan collection combining the designer’s innovative approach with Fredericia’s proud heritage of craftsmanship. Passionately discussing circularity, durable design, personal design favourites and how a specific historic Fredericia design piece has inspired the elegant and architectural look of the Plan chair.

Barber Osgerby

Founding their East London studio in 1996, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby’s work has challenged the boundaries of design internationally for several decades. The strength of their creative partnership has led to collaborations with some of the world’s most progressive companies, and together with leading global manufacturers, including Vitra, Knoll, B&B Italia, Flos, Venini and Hermès, they have created designs being held in permanent museum collections worldwide acknowledged for their always interesting, innovative, and relevant designs.

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