Courier
In addition to his design projects, Ronan Bouroullec is also an artist, producing intricate drawings in which he hand-draws intuitive sequences of lines with a Japanese felt tip brush. The contours of Courier can be read as an expression of this artistic approach, but also testify to Bouroullec's flair for form and composition as well as his technical expertise. The desk effortlessly combines two high-quality materials, wood and aluminium, to create a distinctive yet subtle design.
Viewed from the side, the desk's silhouette recalls a serif letter design – hence the name Courier, which is one of the best-known serif typefaces.
About Designer | |
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Ronan Bouroullec![]() |
The artist and designer Ronan Bouroullec was born in Quimper in 1971. After graduating from the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD), he founded his own Paris-based studio in 1995. His brother Erwan Bouroullec joined him in 1998 to form a productive and complementary duo. In 2023 the two parted ways and now work independently from one another. A 1999 meeting with Rolf Fehlbaum, Chairman Emeritus of Vitra, marked the beginning of a longstanding partnership with the company, which led to the creation of many important products and concepts for home and office. This enabled the Bouroullecs to expand their influence internationally and also work with other major brands. |
