Covitaca is a creative studio founded by Covadonga Carreño Álvarez that develops interior, graphic and industrial design projects.

I like to know that I’ll be able to work at something that I enjoy doing, where I don’t mind spending hours in front of a screen or a blank sheet of paper …I feel fortunate because I can do what I want! I would like to create objects that have a message, useful for people, that excite them …I like simple objects but they have to say something. They must speak for themselves about their purpose and function. I like to observe daily life, gestures, actions …and create from there!”

Oh!jear

Why waste space with furniture that we are not using? Do you want to hang something? Just move the sheets that make up this rack. When you don’t need it, fold it to the wall and it will be unnoticed.

Mybags

Re-use. Re-think. Everyday we are becoming more concerned about the environment, but why not really do something for it? “mybags” is a series of lampshades made from crocheted plastic bags that are no longer useable. Is it not better to find another use than to throw it out? Give them a second chance…

Siamesas

There are things in life that must be together. Where would be Laurel without Hardy? And a photograph without it’s frame? These chairs were born to live together. They are Siamese. They could be separate, but then they wouldn’t be the same… they need each other to show off.

En.llamas

We spend all day in the kitchen preparing the perfect dinner. Tablecloth, crockery, cutlery, glassware… we even have the small details planned. Since we always concentrate in the kitchen when we invite someone to have dinner, why should we forget the kitchen during the dinner? En.llamas is a candlestick that reminds us that the fundamental role of the kitchen is to prepare our dinner. The eyes of the oven get dressed up for the occasion and come to “warm up” our table.

Raindrops

Who said that the rain is annoying? Don’t umbrellas do their job well? Raindrops is an umbrella collection with messages for the viewers. You can feel protected because “here it is not raining”.

[a]salvo

How many times arrives at a restaurant, a meeting … and ask yourself, where I put my things? Because there are objects that speak for themselves, with this chair is clear, under you and in a safe place. Simplify. Let us make our life a little easier.

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Vinila is a new company that creates characters in a distinctive style dreamt up by Camila Prada. Vinila will be exhibiting a range of imagina­tive tableware, figurines and stationary at Salone Satellite, stand C11. Vinila creates simple yet expressive character design with adult appeal. Above – Vinila designs manufactured Each item is a cute but peculiar, a strangely sophisticated looking creature with Thorsten Van Elten for sale at The in addition to being a functional product. Design Museum, London, Liberty of London and Aram amongst others.

Pepe and Friends is a tableware collection designed by Vinila for the prestigious German ceramic manufacturer Rosenthal. Each item from eggcup to cookie jar, takes the form of a character, an inhabitant of Vini­laville. 22 new products in total have been developed and will be launched by Rosenthal this year. The collection will be available to purchase by summer 2007.

The Flatfaces are the posh inhabitants of Vinilaville, they are bone china figurines with platinum and gold surface patterns, beauti­fully gift boxed. The ‘Flatfaces’ stand out because of their combination of humorous design and precious materials. These little creatures have a knack for making people smile, they will be sold direct to customers via the Vinila website, which goes live in April. The Flatfaces have already been spotted as collectibles for the future by leading trend forecasters The Future Laboratory. Vinila will launch 3 new Flatfaces at Salone Satellite together with their first collection of customizable greeting cards.

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