Velo, designed and engineered by LAYER with Andreu World, has been awarded the Clerkenwell Design Week CDW Award for Best Product for Workplaces. Developed for the changing nature of work, the chair combines advanced ergonomic performance with a softer, more architectural expression. Its restrained form conceals an intelligent weight-activated mechanism and responsive backrest that adapt naturally to the sitter, allowing for effortless comfort and functionality without visual complexity. Link in the comments for full project information.
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LAYER is a thought-leading design studio working across strategy, industrial design, engineering, branding, digital, and spatial design. It’s our mission to make the world a better place, and we approach our collaborations thoughtfully with a focus on strategic thinking, inclusivity, sustainability and market success. Our multi-award-winning process transforms ideas into game-changing products and experiences that people love, delivering an impressive return on investment for our partners. With our support, our collaborators have raised over $50 Million in funding and created global bestsellers across diverse product categories. Based in our London studio, our multidisciplinary team collaborates to define holistic experiences and deliver every aspect of your project, from concept to launch strategy. Fueled by our global perspective, we uncover new ways of looking at the world and discover behavioural insights that drive our human-centred approach. This empowers us to achieve captivating results that engage new audiences, investors, and the media. We work with global leaders – including Bang & Olufsen, Nike, Google, Ledger, and Vitra – as well as emerging startups and entrepreneurs. Together, we have created products, brands, services, and spaces that have been recognised by the world’s most prestigious awards bodies in multiple categories ranging from sustainability to technology and workplace. These accolades have been instrumental in our partners’ growth and notoriety on a global stage. To learn more about our process or discuss bringing your ideas to life with LAYER, please reach out to the team at enquiries@layerdesign.com.
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This week, we’re celebrating the Velo task chair, designed and engineered by LAYER with Andreu World, which was recently recognised with a Clerkenwell Design Week CDW Award. Velo features an intelligent weight-activated mechanism that responds automatically to the sitter, creating a more seamless and intuitive working experience. The flexible backrest moves naturally with the body, while the lightweight construction allows the chair to adapt easily across different workplace settings. Link in the comments for full project information.
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We're excited to share that Velo, designed and engineered by LAYER with Andreu World, has won the Clerkenwell Design Week CDW Award for Best Product for Workplaces! Designed for the evolving needs of flexible working, Velo combines lightweight construction, intuitive ergonomics and a refined visual language. The responsive backrest adapts naturally to the sitter’s movements, reducing the need for manual adjustment while maintaining comfort throughout the working day. A big thank you to the CDW judges, Andreu World, and the LAYER team! Link in the comments for full project information.
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🌍Design can shape a better future At the Clerkenwell Design Week Awards 2026, Andreu World has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovation at the Workplace: 🏆 Best for the Planet – Bolete Armchair by Patricia Urquiola 🏆Best for the Workspace – Velo Chair by Benjamin Hubert - LAYER 🌱 Finalist – Best Material Innovation – BIO thermopolymer From circular materials to responsible manufacturing, these awards reinforce our belief that great design must go beyond aesthetics — creating a positive impact on people and the planet. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2X5FAe6 We continue working towards a more sustainable future through design. #AndreuWorld #DesignWithPurpose #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #CDW2026
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The ONE tripod, designed by LAYER for Manfrotto Imagine More, is created for versatility and speed. The innovative head integrates photo and video functionality into a single system, combining fluid movement with precise positional control. Independent pan and tilt adjustments allow for smooth tracking and accurate framing, while the compact architecture keeps the centre of gravity low for improved stability. Link in the comments for full project information.
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Every aspect of the ONE tripod by Manfrotto Imagine More was designed by LAYER to enhance performance. The system features an integrated ‘Level’ function that allows users to quickly align the camera without adjusting each individual leg. Paired with lightweight, high-performance legs engineered for stability and rapid deployment, the system reduces setup time while maintaining accuracy across different terrains and shooting conditions. Link in the comments for full project information.
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Recently, we revealed ONE, a revolutionary tripod designed and engineered by LAYER for Manfrotto Imagine More. The new locking system features the Xtend lever which deploys the tripod in a single movement, reducing the number of gestures needed to set up or break down the tripod. This offers major advantages in speed and comfort, fundamentally changing the way creatives use the tripod as a tool. Link in the comments for full project information.
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Membrane is a lounge chair designed by LAYER for German furniture brand ClassiCon. Weighing just 3kg, the chair pairs a lightweight steel and aluminium frame with a stretched 3D woven textile. The cover is tensioned across the frame and secured with zips and fastenings, an innovative approach inspired by tent construction and performance sports products. Membrane achieves a significant reduction in material use – replacing the foam-heavy construction of conventional armchairs with a more efficient, lightweight system. Link in the comments for full project information.
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Amass is a modular partition system designed by LAYER for the 100% Design auditorium during London Design Festival. The system is designed to define space without closing it off, and is built from three simple modules that can be assembled in multiple orientations. For the 100% Design auditorium, 46,000 units were combined to form a permeable structure that accommodated talks while remaining visually open to the wider exhibition. Inspired by the controlled randomness of natural systems, Amass enables walls, corners and varying densities to emerge from a single geometry. Designed for re-use, the system can be reconfigured and scaled across different environments. Link in the comments for full project information.
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Level is a re-configurable router designed by LAYER as part of Concept T with Deutsche Telekom Design and Customer Experience. The modular elements include a display unit, WiFi-sensing element, mesh repeater and computational module for Web3 use cases, all of which are arranged in a base station. Level allows users to build a router around their specific needs and upgrade it as technology evolves. Its playful geometric forms challenge the conventional language of high-tech devices, bringing a more intuitive and expressive presence to the connected home. Link in the comments for full project information.