Designer
Alejandra Gandía-Blasco
Year
2024
Erno
Padded and versatile poufs, geometric shapes to articulate outdoor spaces
“It is a variant of the ottoman pouf, raised off the ground and lacking in metal structures, but is made from recyclable cork and minimal elements made of recyclable aluminium , which give it the necessary elevation. In a globalized environment, I think it is important to understand the past in order to contextualize contemporary design in this transcultural and timeless framework.”
Alejandra Gandía-Blasco
ERNO adapts the concept of the indoor sofa to outdoor use too. It is a collection of versatile poufs upholstered in quilted, grid-shaped fabric, that are joined together to create different seating arrangements. The series is completed by other pieces identical to the poufs, but they are taller so they act as armrests and backrests. As well as providing comfort, these multiply the possibilities for building different environments.
Erno Modules
Alejandra Gandía-Blasco
The collection
About Alejandra Gandía-Blasco
Alejandra Gandía-Blasco Lloret graduated in Fine Arts from the UPV in Valencia. With training in Design and Communication at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London and the University of Barcelona, she joined the company Gandia Blasco S.A. in 2012. In 2017 she took the position of Creative and Communication Deputy Director of the company and Creative Director of Diabla.
An interdisciplinary creative and plastic artist, she develops her work from the visual arts and collective memory, applied to the design of objects and communication. Her work, linked to light and nature, has been part of national and international exhibitions. Her furniture and object designs have been awarded in various competitions, including NYCxDesign, DNA Paris Design Awards, European Design Awards, and German Design Awards.