Metropolis magazine’s March issue is a study on “What is good design,” and editorial director Paul Makovsky‘s interview with designer Jasper Morrison strips away all unnecessary decoration for a look at Morrison’s take on his Supernormal approach towards both design appreciation and practice.

“…about ten years ago, I bought a chopping board, and after about five years, I started to appreciate it, and then I started to understand how great it was. Sounds a bit over the top, doesn’t it? That board was cut at a slight angle, which allowed me to remember not only which side is which—in case you want to cut onions on the top and meat on the bottom—but when you wash it, you can set it against a wall to dry, and the edge doesn’t sit in a pool of water. Little things like that, which are almost imperceptible when you first become acquainted with an object. You’re subconsciously aware of those things, but not on an everyday level. And that makes good atmosphere for everyday life.”

Established & Sons: Crate Series Low Chair, 2008

Supernormal Exhibition

Vitra: Basel Chair 2008