Felix Conran is a designer and entrepreneur whose work bridges traditional craftsmanship with modern environmental necessity. Based in Higashiyoshino, Nara, Japan, Felix leads Ha Partners, a multidisciplinary design studio and KIRIMORI (japanesematreials.com), an architectural materials business. Before relocating to Japan, Felix co-founded the global furniture brand Maker&Son, where he pioneered the use of 100% natural, ethically sourced materials in luxury upholstery. Felix values ​​longevity and honesty, while he carries forward the celebrated ""Plain, Simple, Useful"" philosophy of his grandfather, Sir Terence Conran, Felix has evolved this legacy for a modern era by adding ""Joyful" to the core tenets of his practice.