O-Tidy designed by Michel Charlot for Vitra

Happy Bin designed by Michel Charlot for Vitra

S-Tidy designed by Michel Charlot for Vitra

Michel Charlot is a Swiss industrial designer born in Lausanne (*1984). After graduating from the Ecole Cantonale d‘Art de Lausanne (ÉCAL) in 2009, he worked for Jasper Morrison. In 2011, he set up his own practice, and started developing products for companies such as NAVA Design, L&Z, Belux and Vitra. He aims at creating cost driven intuitive products in a constant quest for efficiency in conception, production and design. Since January 2013 he teaches industrial design at ECAL in Switzerland and at the Tama Art University in Tokyo, Japan.

What is the task of design?

To develop objects with industrial partners that can contribute to improve the quality of life.

How does design change life?

Just by making it a nicer, smoother and more enjoyable experience!

When does design reach its limits?

When it becomes immaterial.

Is good design invisible?

It’s unobtrusive but definitely enjoyable.