These are the 397 most inspiring, innovative designs of 2018 | Fast Company

Finalist:Products

Pacific Chair

Vitra, Barber & Osgerby

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Creators: Vitra in collaboration with Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby

Honorable Mention:Workplace

Pacific Chair

Vitra, Barber & Osgerby

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Creators: Vitra in collaboration with Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby

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News

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