Charcoal Kaen Palo Santo by Monics+VieiraDimensions: Ø 18 x H 4 cm.Materials: Combination of micro-ceramic coating and a Liquid Metal mixtureMilan and Dubai based design duo MONICS+VIEIRA presents KAEN: Design Rituals, a new collectibledesign project launching during Salone del Mobile 2026 within an extremely exclusive, undisclosed location.The collection explores emerging rituals of connection between people, objects, and space, researching howwe experience time, presence, and togetherness through design.“Design Rituals” by MONICS+VIEIRA investigates how objects can shape moments of pause, presence,and sensory connection within contemporary living. Centered around the element of fire, the collectionintroduces a controlled and intentional atmosphere into the interior, one defined not by function alone, butby experience. Through soft light, subtle warmth, and quiet movement, each piece establishes a rhythm thatencourages reflection, grounding, and awareness. KAEN becomes both a physical and symbolic framework, aspace where design mediates connection between individuals, between body and environment, and betweentime and perception. It proposes a shift from consumption to contemplation, inviting users to re-engage withthe spaces they inhabit and the moments they share.Female-founded and based in Milan, Italy, MONICS+VIEIRA is a creative design studio driven by a shared vision of building a more harmonious world through design. Founded by designers Tania Monics and Rafaela Vieira, MONICS+VIEIRA collaborates with leading international brands, including Moooi, contributing to the global design landscape through thoughtful, innovative, and process-driven work.Alongside these collaborations, the studio continues to develop its own independent collections—projects rooted in material exploration, storytelling, and a deep curiosity for contemporary design. Each piece reflects a balance between concept and craft, where experimentation and narrative come together to create meaningful, enduring objects.