First Line Design Edition

First Line Design Edition brought together seventeen artisans working across ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and woodworking to present collectible design as a dialogue between maker and material. The exhibition positioned handcrafted objects within the context of contemporary art, demonstrating how artisan production carries conceptual weight alongside aesthetic value.
Coordinating production across seventeen independent makers required managing different timelines, material sourcing, and technical specifications while maintaining a cohesive curatorial vision. The exhibition framework allowed each artisan's methodology to remain visible in the finished work, preserving the relationship between designer intention and maker interpretation. Objects were presented to collectors as both functional design and artistic practice, with provenance documentation for each piece.
The project established a model for how galleries can work with multiple artisans simultaneously, creating infrastructure that protects the creative process while meeting commercial timelines. The exhibition demonstrated that collectible design can operate within the institutional art market when properly positioned and documented.


Featuring Designers:
Ana Rod
André Costa
Andres Ciccone
Antoine Becognee
Apewood
Barracão
Curtil
Dovain Studio
Heir Ceramics
Jack Lawrance
Kaukaus
Lota Studio
Marta Raimundo
Martinho Pita Studio
Normo
Oficina 166
Sebastião Lobo