ronan + erwan bouroullec: pico collection for mutina

'pico collection' by rowan and erwan bouroullec for mutina
images © studio bouroullec


french designers ronan and erwan bouroullec have developed the 'pico collection' for italian ceramics company mutina.
composed of compressed sand and mixed minerals, this series of tiles maintains the rawness of handmade cement
and traditional earth floors, letting the materials convey their natural characteristics. the collection's simplicity allows
it to be adapted for use in both public and domestic spaces.

starting with neutral base shades of white, grey, and sand, the matte surfaces have depth from an irregular pattern of
either inverted or elevated dots, rendering subtle textures that contrast with the bright hues and slick coats common
among contemporary tiles. two tones of red and blue, applied as little dots in the hollow or as a base color, further
activate the relief by creating slight shadows, making the tiles colder or warmer.



a ladybug provides scale for the size of the dots



alternate tile surface



'pico' indoors (left) and outdoors (right)



full range of colors



blue applied to dots



contrasting dotted relief (vertical wall) and red indented dots (horizontal surface)





'pico collection' will be presented during the fair cersaie in bologna, italy from september 20 - 24, 2011.