Jasper Morrison and Rosenthal

The timeless aesthetics of the Moon collection 

Jasper Morrison is one of the most influential product designers of our time. After studying design at the Royal College of Art in London and the University of the Arts in Berlin, he founded his own design studio, Jasper Morrison Ltd, in 1986. His design approach, which he himself describes as supernormal, is characterized by functional simplicity and timeless elegance.

The collaboration between Jasper Morrison and Rosenthal creates high-quality and functional design objects by combining innovation and tradition. Morrison's designs for Rosenthal are an outstanding example of contemporary, purist design that enriches everyday life while meeting the highest aesthetic standards. The well-known Moon tableware collection impresses with its minimalist design language and clear lines, which perfectly reflect Morrison's style and is still part of the Rosenthal range today.

Jasper Morrison: Master of simple design

Jasper Morrison, born in London in 1959, is a leading British designer who has gained international recognition for his simple and functional design style. After studying at Kingston Polytechnic Design School in London and the Royal College of Art, he furthered his education at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin. Since opening his design studio in London in 1986, Morrison has worked with renowned companies from all over the world. His designs can be found in the collections of major museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein in Germany.

Morrison pursues the principle of reducing design to the essentials and giving it a timeless quality. His objects appear familiar, almost self-evident, and deliberately avoid anything superfluous. This apparent simplicity has earned him numerous awards, including the Federal Prize for Product Design in 1992. Morrison has also realized projects beyond the product sector, such as the design of the streetcar for Expo 2000 in Hanover, which is considered a prime example of user-friendly design.

Jasper Morrison and Rosenthal have enjoyed a successful collaboration since 1995, which has led to iconic Rosenthal collections. His work for Rosenthal in particular illustrates how purist design can impress with intelligent details and maximum functionality.