The ‘jellies’ coat hangers are a line of wall-mounted hooks which take the form of a button, that refer to Urquiola’s ‘kartell in tavola’ pieces. recalling the line of tableware, the designs feature a variety of patterns and rich textures that offer visually interesting reflections. made from colored and transparent plastic, the ‘jellies’ coat hangers are reminiscent of faceted crystals and their multiple geometries.
Patricia Urquiola was born in Oviedo, Spain, and currently lives
and works in Milan. She studied at the faculty of Architecture
at the Madrid Politecnico and at Politecnico di Milano, where
she graduated in 1989. From 1990 to 1996 she served as assistant
professor to Achille Castiglioni and Eugenio Bettinelli at the
Politecnico di Milano. During this time she has also led the
product development department at DePadova, where she designed
together with Vico Magistretti. In 2001 she opened her studio of
product design, display, and architecture. She has worked with
leading manufacturers.
Urquiola has received prizes including Designer of the Year,
Elle Decor International Design Awards, Chicago Athenaeum Good
Design Award, and the Design Prize Cologne. Award, and the Design Prize Cologne.