People / Renate Retno
Renate Retno Pandansari is an emerging product designer currently based in London, pursuing a master’s in Industrial Design at Central Saint Martins. She is interested in craft, hands-on making, and the way people interact with everyday objects. Informed by daily rituals and cultural references, her work is shaped through prototyping and storytelling, translating observations into designs that are thoughtful, functional, and aim to be smart yet approachable.
A Seat at the Table: Chair 26
Ode to the Last Child
‘Ode to the Last Child’ is a chair inspired by being the youngest in the family, often receiving hand-me-downs. Made from discarded materials, it transforms the ‘used’ into something valuable, with playful shapes and colours that evoke childhood memories, reminding us that our early experiences stay relevant through life.