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(PROFILE)→ Redesigning the Thing With Norman Teague

We sat down with Norman Teague, a Chicago-based designer, educator, and cultural builder whose work spans furniture, public art, interiors, exhibitions, and community-driven initiatives. In our latest feature, Teague reflects on the lessons embedded in Chicago’s rhythm and history, the role of travel as a lifelong source of inspiration, and why listening and observation remain at the core of his practice. From designing objects that invite curiosity and contemplation to creating pathways for future generations through education and mentorship, Teague’s work demonstrates how design can function as both a creative discipline and a catalyst for community.

Read the full interview now in the ‘Features’ section of SVRN.com←

Lee Ufan is a Korean artist and philosopher known for his minimalist sculptures and installations that explore the relationship between material, space, and perception. Using raw elements like stone and steel, his work creates quiet moments of tension, balance, and reflection.

His philosophy and approach to space became a major source of inspiration while developing both SVRN storefronts, influencing the way we thought about materiality, openness, and the interaction between objects, architecture, and people within the space.