Today we're meeting the Ammo studio. Let's meet the two people behind this design studio dedicated to exclusive pieces. Their inspiration draws its strength from maritime design, Morbihan, and the sun. Thanks to Romain Pierrot and Justine Fournier for this conversation, and now it's time to discover their careers.
A school brimming with talent
Justine Fournier
Let's start with Justine . She studied at the École de Condé, starting with a bachelor's degree in product design. She then went on to complete a master's degree at ENSAAMA Olivier de Serres.
Romain Pierrot
Romain trained at the Condé School in product design. He then went on to complete a master's degree in project management.
The Condé School
The Condé School is a leading institution in design, illustration, photography, animation, and heritage restoration. It's the place to be for future designers. The school's goal is to create the right conditions for the emergence of new talent. The feedback is positive and shows that a great deal of energy is being invested in new research projects. There is also a scholarship program for the most deserving students.
The connection between the designers didn't happen at school as we might think. In fact, this meeting took place later, at a special event.
A meeting for a trophy
The two founders of Studio Ammo met after graduating from the Condé school. It all happened during a competition organized by Maison du Monde. The theme of the competition was sustainable design. Justine and Romain teamed up during the event for a joint proposal.
The aim of the Maison du Monde competition is to reward students and young designers by promoting eco-design. They reward students with four prizes:
- The “furniture” prize: a check for €2,500, the opportunity to do an internship with the Maisons du Monde Designer teams and the creation of the prototype.
- The “Decoration and Household Linens” prize: a check for €2,500 and the opportunity to complete an internship with the team of designers.
- The FSC special price: to promote certified furniture
- The “Like it” public prize: all the shortlisted projects will be presented on the Maisons du Monde Facebook page . The project that receives the most “likes” will win €500 in Maisons du Monde vouchers.
The Bonnie and Clyde of design
Justine and Romain realized how complementary they were during this competition. After talking with them, I realized how much their differences are obvious. They have a very close-knit way of working and find common ground in maritime design.
Romain is much more focused on technology thanks to his engineering studies. He enjoys experimenting with new techniques. Justine, on the other hand, is more conceptual. She prefers to use her imagination and pencil to develop designs. In their approach, Justine draws and Romain sees if the project is feasible. They then start manufacturing if the project is realistic.
Their duo is aligned thanks to their shared references and inspirations. They love and admire the same things. This allows them to quickly get to the heart of the matter. There's a symbiosis between the manufacturing and creative sides. Justine and Romain are a bit like the Bonnie and Clyde of design.
An inspiration in maritime design
Justine and Romain's inspirations are clear. They come from several horizons. First, there's maritime design, the Morbihan region, its landscape, the ocean, the coasts, and of course, the vegetation. They love experimenting with new activities. We can better understand their taste for surfing. This sport allows them to discover new territories. It's a way of traveling that's close to their hearts.
The Ammo duo loves to discover and try new activities. This is how they create ever more surprising projects.
Maritime design
Ammo Studio's design is defined as enthusiastic and gentle. Justine and Romain particularly appreciate the lightness of curves. Their working method draws on elements of their inspiration.
At a glance, you can see their oceanic mantra in their work . The purity of their creations is visible no matter who is looking at their work. I like to call it maritime design. They don't want to distort the thing that inspired them. They want their design to remain true to what they saw.
Their dreams
The Ammo studio is overflowing with dreams . They want to make them come true. They have one constant goal: to always dream bigger. Justine and Romain shared with us one of their future projects: making paper light fixtures . It involves creating an entire wall of paper light fixtures. Cool, right?
Collaborations don't scare them. For them, it's an opportunity to enrich themselves. Both technically and spiritually. Indeed, they already nourish each other on a daily basis. But their thirst for knowledge is a driving force for reaching out to others. So why stop there?
Teamwork
The Ammo studio is, above all, a team effort. This allows them to go faster and further. Indeed, the exchange allows them to move the project forward when one of them is stuck. This brings a different perspective to the project and allows them to give themselves every chance of successfully completing their projects.
This is particularly evident in the manufacturing process. This gives them the perspective they need to ensure the project runs smoothly. This allows them to address more complex issues. This technical mastery can be appreciated in light of their previous creations.
Noble French materials
Justine and Romain regularly advocate the use of high-quality French materials. It's a no-brainer for them. They thrive in their business thanks to this approach. It's an opportunity for them to work with high-quality materials. They cultivate short supply chains to find partners.
This goes hand in hand with their conceptual and poetic projects. Their maritime design has more meaning by using materials they love with greater added value.
Not forgetting that it is also part of their personal values. They are therefore not among those who abuse the term “Made In France” .
Eco-responsible materials
Their personal values are centered around their inspirations. Above all, they want to create an exclusive design that conveys inspiration. They are particularly sensitive to global warming. It's therefore obvious to them to work with eco-friendly materials. They want to highlight materials that have the least possible impact on the environment whenever possible.
- A short circuit: to avoid greenhouse gas emissions in order to protect our environment.
- Made in France: this is a unique know-how, when you consume locally you participate in the economy of your country and you support French industry.
How to follow Studio Ammo
You can follow the Ammo studio via their Instagram account @ammo_designstudio . It's worth the detour! You'll discover the influence of maritime design and the secrets of their workshop. I particularly enjoyed the assembly of their Pandore side table. They don't hesitate to highlight the materials they work with. It's also a space of expression on which they showcase their designs and their way of working. You'll discover their inspirations through colorful, dynamic, and soft photos.
They occasionally exhibit their items in cool places! They post about it regularly. They currently have a summer boutique open until July 3rd: Place Tranape in Rueil-Malmaison. Feel free to stop by to discover their world and give us your feedback!
Influences and Creators
The essential ocean representation for the swimming-loving duo.
A studio in step with the times
At Aire, we are sensitive to all the values of Studio Ammo and their maritime design . Especially when designers work on sensitive subjects while cultivating an original aesthetic. Studio Ammo uses its audience and talent to convey messages that are important to us for an entire generation. We find an important convergence in the world of design with Ekhi Busquet . We must dare to speak out when we have a strong voice. Expose ourselves to defend the climate cause. This raises many questions. How can we produce while limiting our impact? What practices should we encourage? We are happy to highlight young talents who are committed. We wish Studio Ammo a great adventure!
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