MUT design: scales ceramic tiles for peronda at CEVISAMA 2015
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first presented at the 2015 CEVISAMA trade fair in valencia, spanish studio MUT design has launched a range of ceramic tiles that generate unexpected reflections. the product – titled ‘scales’ – is a partnership between MUT and harmony, a brand belonging to peronda –  a company who has been producing ceramic ware for over than a half century.

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the design seeks to imitate the vibrating movement transmitted by the sheeny skin of fish
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with ‘scales’ MUT design seeks to imitate the vibrating movement transmitted by the sheeny skin of fish as they ripple under water. using neon tones along the two rear sides of the white smooth surface, the individual pieces naturally irradiate colorful sparkles over adjacent tiles. manufactured in spain, the 12×12 centimeter tiles can be arranged in multiple compositions. the ceramic body comprises a glazed white surface, while the two sides of each tile are available in eight different color schemes.

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the individual pieces naturally irradiate colorful sparkles over adjacent tiles
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designboom visited the studio of MUT design, who this year celebrates their 5th anniversary. founder alberto sánchez started the studio right after participating at the designboom mart valencia 2010.

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the tile uses neon tones along the two rear sides of the surface
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the 12×12 centimeter tiles can be arranged in multiple compositions
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unexpected reflections are created
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the tile is available in eight different color schemes
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the product has been manufactured by peronda
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promotional video © MUT design

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the MUT design team together with their staff in the valencia studio, spain
(left to right: manuel martin, eduardo villalon, emilija cizeika, alberto sánchez)
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side view of ‘scales’ tiles
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view from above shows the colored sides
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alberto sánchez explains the shape of the ‘scales’ tiles
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MUT design studio + workshop, valencia
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possible compositions

 

 

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available in eight colors (indoor use only)