The EDGE bench collection, winner of the IF DESIGN AWARD 2019, is made from HPC (High Performance Concrete), a cutting-edge material that overcomes the limitations of traditional concrete. EDGE is available in 3 models: with a right-side seat, with a left-side seat, and the double version, where the seats are joined by a steel element that contains USB ports for charging electronic devices. An innovative solution that combines design, comfort, and functionality for public spaces.
He is a world-renowned designer born in Rio de Janeiro. He graduated in Industrial Design from the Art Center College of Design and currently coordinates design and transportation projects for the Indio da Costa A.U.D.T. (Architecture, Design, Urban Planning, and Transportation) group, for which he has achieved great success and received numerous international accolades.
Since 2006, he has been a member of the Design Advisory Committee of the State of Rio de Janeiro. He has also served as Vice President of Abedesign and co-founded the Brazilian Center for Industrial Design (CBDI). He has participated in some of the most prestigious global juries, awarding top honors such as the Observeur du Design (France), D&AD (UK), Red Dot (Germany), and the Compasso d’Oro (Italy).