Noti, the Polish design brand rooted in family heritage and committed to responsible design, makes
its London debut at this year’s Material Matters fair. As part of the UK/Poland Creative Season 2025,
Noti presents a curated selection of pieces – Vivido, Cactus, and Ekori – each displayed as ‘micro
stories’ that reflect the brand’s ethos of craftsmanship and sustainable innovation. The
presentation is further enriched by a dedicated panel talk, exploring the journey of materiality and
the cultural dialogue behind Polish design.
London 3 September 2025 – Making its first dedicated UK exhibition appearance, Noti’s showcase
focuses on its core values of manufacture, craftsmanship, and partnership. Three distinct stories –
Vivido, Cactus, and Ekori – illustrate three different technologies working with three unique materials,
collectively highlighting the rich narrative of Polish design and creativity. At Noti, design is a conscious
offering of function expressing of lifestyle shaped by carefully selected products and thoughtful
manufacturing. Each piece reflects the human touch, with craftsmanship at its core, brought to life by a
skilled team whose collective experience from seamstresses to designer, ensures timeless, meaningful
design. A family business, Noti creates mindful objects that express identity across both living and
working environments, supported by diverse technologies throughout each design journey.
‘Our London debut at Material Matters allows us to share our belief that materiality is not just a
technical choice, but a reflection of responsibility and design excellence’, says Piotr Kuchciński,
Art Director of Noti, ‘We’re excited to bring this philosophy to a wider audience and contribute to
the cultural and creative dialogue between Poland and the UK’.
Part of the UK/Poland Season 2025, the exhibition is led by On&On Designs in collaboration with the
Polish Cultural Institute in London. The season aims to invigorate the UK-Poland cultural dialogue and
showcasing the innovation and talent of the Polish culture and design scene.
Panel Discussion ‘The Rise of Polish Design’ – Friday 19 September 1200 pm
Accompanying the installation will be a dedicated panel discussion exploring how cultural exchange is
shaping the future of Polish design. Chaired by Grant Gibson, co-founder of Material Matters, the panel
features artist Alicja Patanowska, Alicja Prussakowska co-founder of Formsophy, Aleksandra
Szymanska, director of the Creative Industries Institute and Timothy Shepherd, founder and MD at
Shepherd&.
Designed by Marta Szostek and Matylda Halkowicz from Supergirls Do Design, the Vivido collection
presents a series of uniquely shaped, handmade decorations that perfectly embody Noti’s artistic
philosophy. Each of the Vivido Totems is a testament to skilled carpentry and the use of natural, high
quality materials, with every piece possessing its own distinct character while remaining true to the Noti
brand. The designers have thoughtfully curated a wide variety of colours, ranging from calming tones to
vibrant, animated hues. By playing with round shapes and fluent combinations of forms and colours,
Szostek and Halkowicz have crafted a compelling visual dialogue within the Vivido collection, infusing
these pieces with energy.
The Cactus collection, courtesy of Piotr Kuchciński, embodies Noti’s philosophy where technology
meets solutions inspired by nature. This versatile product family draw its distinctive look from the African
milk tree (Euphorbia Trigona), featuring a sculpted moulded aluminium base. The collection’s three
armed aluminium stands serve dual purposes as bases for tables and supports for shelf racks. The
repetition of aluminium throughout the product, all turned at differing angles, creates a dynamic
composition that enlivens any space. Noti’s commitment to sustainability is evident in the Cactus
collection, with fully recyclable aluminium alloy promoting responsible resource management. Taking
sustainability a step further, Cactus is also available with Boomplastic tops – an innovative material
made entirely from recycled plastics, ensuring full recyclability.
The Ekori chair, also designed by Piotr Kuchciński, stands as Noti’s greenest chair, meticulously crafted
to reuse as much material as possible while combining contemporary design with a strong commitment
to environmental care. Its signature bucket-seat shape is aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally
durable, featuring a 100% recycled polypropylene backrest which boasts high strength, durability, and
resistance to load, impact, and deformation. Ekori is quickly and easily disassembled into separate
material groups for efficient recycling. With six different bases and a wide array of fabrics, hundreds of
unique configurations are possible – an ideal solution for diverse home and office spaces. Within the
design of Ekori, Noti’s textile capabilities can be truly appreciated, with specialist seamstresses and
textile designers, combining functionality with elegant simplicity to create comfort, durability and unique
aesthetic appeal.
Noti’s London debut marks a milestone for the brand, previously available in the UK only through dealers.
This exhibition offers a rare insight into its creative process, showcasing the technologies, challenges,
and human stories behind each piece. As a family-run manufacturer, Noti is committed to crafting
mindful objects that reflect a universal design philosophy.
‘We are delighted to bring Noti to Material Matters. With their commitment to conscious design
and sustainable manufacture they are a perfect example of the expert craftsmanship and
production that Poland delivers.’ says Anka Simone, co-founder On&On Designs
Leading design promoters On & On Designs are experts in facilitating collaboration between designers,
companies, cultural institutions, and international partners. The agency produced and co-curated the
installation in partnership with the Polish Cultural Institute as part of the UK/Poland Season 2025.
