Which piece in the exhibit do you connect with the most?
If I had to choose one piece that exemplifies the spirit of the studio and my own personal interest in bringing more diverse voices to bear on design, it would be the “Traveler” produced by Roche Bobois. The 40th-anniversary version in wrapped leather cord is a limited edition, but the outdoor collection is available at all Roche Bobois stores.

Why do you think it’s important to collaborate with artisans of various cultures and backgrounds?
Unfortunately, design is still perceived as a Western project. In the rest of the world or the majority world, people have been making things by hand for generations regardless of their level of canonical education. Everyone is capable of dreaming and everyone is capable of creativity, therefore, everyone is capable of design. No one culture has the right to dictate taste. Read the full interview here.