We debuted Collection I in October 2024 with a solo presentation at Galerie, marking our first public showcase as Item: Enso. The collection introduced our foundational language—raw ceramic, patinated steel, and elemental forms—through candleholders, objects, and hardware that honor ritual and impermanence. Galerie, known for its curation of vintage furniture, rare objects, and contemporary artists, represented Item: Enso throughout 2024. Installed within its intimate setting, the pieces were shown as a quiet study in restraint, weight, and material memory.

In this “Affection Archives” feature (No. 82), Yuria Kailich of Item: Enso shares a glimpse into the references that shape her design worldview—ranging from the glass-and-steel poetry of Maison de Verre to the quiet elegance of lilies, her Japanese heritage, and the sculptural serenity of LongHouse Reserve. Through the newsletter’s questions, Yuria discusses how travel, tactile encounters with surfaces, and archival fragments inform her spatial compositions and creative decision-making. The piece offers a candid lens into her evolving design sensibility and how her material curiosity shapes both her personal and professional work with Item: Enso.

For NYCxDesign Week 2025, Item: Enso debuted Soft Grounds at Colbo NYC—a collection of sculptural lighting, upholstery, and objects rooted in material sensitivity and imperfection. Installed in Colbo’s 51 Orchard space, the show doubled as a reimagining of the store’s layout, blending retail and installation. The opening event featured food by Alimentari Flâneur and sake poured by Sake Bar Asako, creating an atmosphere that reflected the warmth and tactility of the work itself.

Openhouse Magazine’s “Public Records” feature highlights the transformation of a former ASPCA building into a vibrant cultural venue, with a group show curated by Hello Human during NYCxDesign Week. Item: Enso was included in the exhibition with a piece from their debut Collection I—a minimal, sculptural toilet paper holder that speaks to the studio’s interest in elevating everyday rituals. While the article focuses on the broader creative vision behind the space, the show offered a platform for emerging designers to present thoughtful, material-driven work.

In this interview for Colbo’s Journal, Item: Enso reflects on our evolving design practice, creative partnership, and shared reverence for materiality and imperfection. The conversation explores how we approach objects and interiors with equal care, often beginning with feeling rather than function. We speak candidly about working with reclaimed materials, the value of slowness, and the quiet tension between rawness and refinement that defines their aesthetic. The piece was published ahead of our installation at Colbo, marking our NYCxDesign Week debut.