The Moon collection seems to move away from the more unscrupulous paths it had accustomed us to: is this the beginning of a new phase?

Moon was designed with ergonomics, comfort, simplicity in mind, and easy adaptation to the different expectations of the end user. Its shape is organic and sculptural, there was no need to increase its importance with a three-dimensional model.

With metal, wooden, sled or swivel legs: the Moon chair is always perfect. Has versatility become a watchword of contemporary design?

During the design process I often analyze the theme of versatility: in some projects of my tables, large armchairs or low stools I look for modularity. In the case of a chair project like the Moon, however, a good solution is to provide the future user with the possibility of choosing the base that best suits his needs. Many projects carried out with Tonon Italia in the past years offer this opportunity. Today it is a frequent standard in the industry.

From your point of view, is sustainability a limit or an opportunity for the creative process?

I came to the conclusion that one of the most important elements in the design process today is attention to the environment. Sustainability does not limit the design vision in any way, on the contrary, it leads to the identification of new opportunities because the creative process often begins with an analysis of the existing technology for production. And architects and designers have more and more opportunities, while respecting sustainability, to influence production technology, also by participating in ecological research and experimentation. For this reason, together with the Tonon team, we have created versions of the Moon in ecological fabric, produced with yarns obtained from recycled material. Creativity and sustainability must go hand in hand. But we are still in the very early stage of sustainability, there are so many things to learn and discover.