Jean-Marie Massaud
Since the beginning of his career (Jean-Marie Massaud, a 1990 graduate of Paris’ ENSCI-Les Ateliers, Paris Design Institute), he has been working on an wide range of projects, stretching from architecture building to objects, from one-off project to serial ones, from macro environments down to micro contexts. Major brands such as Axor, Cassina, Christofle, Poliform, Toyota have solicited his ability to mix comfort and elegance, zeitgeist and heritage, generosity and distinction. Beyond these elegant designs, his quest for lightness – in matters of essence – synthesizes three broader stakes: individual and collective fulfillment, economic and industrial efficiency, and environmental concerns. "I'm trying to find an honest, generous path with the idea that, somewhere between the hard economic data, there are users. People."
The Milos Collection, Vondom’s first collaboration with Jean-Marie Massaud designer, was awarded the Reddot Award 2024. The Milos Collection solidifies Jean-Marie Massaud as an exceptional designer and Vondom’s reputation for quality and innovation in the outdoor furniture realm. This prestigious recognition celebrates their shared commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining the outdoor living experience through exceptional form and function.
When did you first hear about Vondom and what did you think of it?
I discover Vondom maybe 7 years ago (around 2016), a new design player in an outdoor market. The catalogue was an explosion of funky and funable products, but all made in Spain. I felt immediatly this enthusiastic commitment as well as a strong industrial engagement. A great energy maybe too much expresive at that time.
And how do you see our brand today?
Today Vondom more oriented towards a global experience, a more mature company, of course. But still with this enthusiastic and entrepeneur energy, freedom and vitality.
Which piece from another Vondom designer do you like?
I like very much the Africa armchair from Eugeni Quitllet, as well as the Vineyard Collection from Ramón Esteve.
To find out more about Jean-Marie Massaud, we want to know more about you. What is your favorite song?
My favourite song is maybe David Bowie’s collaboration on Nina Simone’s song Wild is the wind. Good one!
And your favorite film?
I give you two tips. One is “Gattaca” from Andrew Niccol, and the onther one is “The Legend of 1900” from Giuseppe Tornatore.
