Kelsey, Keith: Hay

Welcome to HAY‘s universe of irresistible, affordable, everyday . ‘HAY is destined to be an important part of the modern canon - not as the result of theory or thinking, but as a result of doing.‘ - John Hoke III, Chief Officer, Nike In 2002, husband and wife Rolf and Mette Hay founded their namesake company and forever changed how the world perceives Scandinavian . Born from the duo‘s desire to make outstanding available to all, HAY reimagines functional objects, turning couches, cutting boards, towels, and toothbrushes into vibrant items that bring joy to one‘s daily life. Simple, stylish, and affordable, HAY‘s furniture and accessories are a seamless blend of quality and economy. The brand‘s deep connections within the art, food, fashion, and broader cultural communities, as well as its exuberant use of colour - icy pastels, Memphis primary colours, rich jewel tones, and vivid near-neons - ensure HAY‘s best-selling products including the Mags Sofa, Matin Lamp, About A Chair, Palissade Collection, and Sowden Accessories Collection remain one step ahead of the zeitgeist. Published to coincide with the brand‘s 20th anniversary, this inspiring visual monograph explores HAY‘s origins and astronomical trajectory, including its close partnership with Herman Miller; its collaborations with an ever-growing stable of brilliant ers, along with companies such as COS, IKEA, and SONOS; and the aesthetic alchemy that makes HAY‘s products and retail environments so distinct. The book features exclusive interviews with five pairs of ers: Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec; Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien; Shane Schneck and Clara von Zweigbergk (who also ed the book); Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen; and Stine Gam and Enrico Fratesi. Beautifully illustrated with 600 colour images, HAY also includes an introduction by Kelsey Keith, the editorial director at Herman Miller, and contributions from Lucy Bourton, Duncan Riches, Emily Nathan and Tom Morris.