Every country produces exceptional designers while some countries offer particular approaches to design with renowned craftsmanship and special materials. As part of our applied design series, we look at a selection of works of Spanish designers spanning a range of topics within the spectrum of minimalism.

My chief aspiration is always order. I think you can achieve everything with it: spatial luxury, warmth, symmetry, proportion. As for materials, natural ones, ones which age well and, of course, the ones that hone in on the essence I’m looking for in my projects.

– Francesc Rifé