The Cosmos of Jaime Hayón

Editorial feature for Fritz Hansen at Aria:

Designer Jaime Hayón was immersed within skateboard and street art culture from an early age, informing his early design aesthetic, with bold colours and otherworldly forms. After studying industrial design in Madrid and Paris, he founded Hayón studio in 2001, going on to develop collections for globally-recognised design houses including Fritz Hansen and Magis.

Jaime Hayón in his studio in Valencia

“Creativity is not about drawing or painting, but about seeing the world in a different way” – Jaime Hayón.

With a focus on finely-crafted, intricate objects, Hayón’s work blurs the boundaries between art, decoration and interior design. Currently based in Valencia, Hayon Studio have been awarded numerous accolades including the Elle Decoration Design Awards and Wallpaper’s top 100 list of the world’s most influential designers.

Hayón’s early works, including the ground-breaking Mediterranean digital baroque exhibition in 2006, explored elements of surrealism, baroque and dynamism with otherworldly forms

Jaime Hayón for Fritz Hansen

Fritz Hansen Lounge, Shanghai

The Fritz Hansen Lounge in Shanghai, was designed by Hayón in 2019. The first of its kind, this unique members club combines a restaurant, bar and furniture showroom within a traditional Shanghai building. Its interior design is a riot of colour with Hayón’s signature playful forms and rich use of textures throughout the space. Members can sample authentic Cantonese cuisine, get down to business in the reading room or catch up with friends in the tea rooms. The combination of Eastern and Western elements creates a diversified functional space.

Fritz Hansen Lounge, Shanghai